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AK56 VNA

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,971 mi
Last recorded147,971 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VNA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 147,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 146,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 146,044 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 143,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 141,507 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 138,397 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 138,397 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 133,382 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 130,318 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 123,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush to tca (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,727 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 110,761 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,859 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,628 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,097 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,286 miles

Offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,277 miles

Cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

cut on innerside wall of offside front tyre.(now fitted to nearside front)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 71,277 miles

Cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

cut on innerside wall of offside front tyre.(now fitted to nearside front)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 62,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,532 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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AK56 VNA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AK56 VNA, 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 AK56 VNA registered?

AK56 VNA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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