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MT56 FHS

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

156,048 mi
Last recorded156,048 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 FHS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 156,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 146,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML on

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 140,470 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 139,449 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 139,377 miles

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 133,354 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 127,325 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 124,091 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 119,846 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 119,846 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,940 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 113,940 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 105,779 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 102,280 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside rear spring corroded at base

Pass 16 Nov 2015 96,694 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 89,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2014 89,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 84,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 64,772 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,766 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,987 miles

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 FHS is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHS, 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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What year was MT56 FHS registered?

MT56 FHS is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is MT56 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT56 FHS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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