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OV56 FBU

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

209,104 mi
Last recorded209,104 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 FBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 209,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml light on out side year of fail

various rear suspension arms/bushs deteriorated/corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2025 209,067 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml light on out side year of fail

various rear suspension arms/bushs deteriorated/corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 202,184 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 202,164 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 193,827 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imblanace on front wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF arm bushes worn and slight movement detected within upper strut-top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 193,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing OSF and NSR (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% imblanace on front wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF arm bushes worn and slight movement detected within upper strut-top mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 183,510 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF outer bushes worn, but not considered excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing, but still secure in housing. (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 183,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also showing wire!!! DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also showing wire!!! DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also showing wire!!! DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF outer bushes worn, but not considered excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier clamp missing, but still secure in housing. (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (dirty connection) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 169,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn/perished, would advise replacement asap, but not within centre 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 169,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn/perished, would advise replacement asap, but not within centre 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working NSF and OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 159,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 144,694 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 130,540 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 130,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 119,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 119,684 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 108,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,099 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 82,099 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,775 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,884 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,635 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,564 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,582 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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OV56 FBU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OV56 FBU, 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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OV56 FBU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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