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AK56 VNH

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,943 mi
Last recorded139,943 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VNH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 139,943 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 139,912 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 97W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 135,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 132,020 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 132,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 126,186 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,443 miles

Exhaust Centre Clamp 1 of 2 Brackets Snapped

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F Track Rod End Ball Joint Boot Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 2mm + Out Of Shape And Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Starting To Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F Track Rod End Ball Joint Boot Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 2mm + Starting To Go Out Of Shape + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windscreen - Not Affecting Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 123,441 miles

Brake performance not tested Not Tested Due To Rear Pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F Suspension Arm Ball Joint Boot Split And No Longer Prevents Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inside Pad Below 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Centre Clamp 1 of 2 Brackets Snapped

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F Track Rod End Ball Joint Boot Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 2mm + Out Of Shape And Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Starting To Crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F Track Rod End Ball Joint Boot Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 2mm + Starting To Go Out Of Shape + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Windscreen - Not Affecting Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,658 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 108,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 99,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 95,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 86,074 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,816 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,999 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 64,999 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,767 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,774 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)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,163 miles

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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AK56 VNH is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AK56 VNH, 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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AK56 VNH is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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