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MT56 FHO

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,690 mi
Last recorded142,690 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 FHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 142,690 miles

covers fitted

engine light

Fail 10 Jul 2026 142,690 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted

engine light

Pass 11 Jul 2025 145,067 miles

Front both front wings corresion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 143,517 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

cover under car

eml ight on

Fail 16 Jul 2024 143,517 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

cover under car

eml ight on

Fail 2 Jul 2024 143,456 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and cracking badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm and badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml on

handbrake needs adjusting

manufactures covers fitted

rear pads fitted incorrectly

Pass 10 Jul 2023 141,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2023 141,929 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 137,813 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 134,492 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 134,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S - Adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Refit bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 130,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 128,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 122,117 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 122,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 115,066 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 107,917 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 100,767 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wall cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2014 91,255 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,956 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 75,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 75,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 66,254 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread and wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,778 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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MT56 FHO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 95,954 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT56 FHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MT56 FHO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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