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AU56 VFM

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,825 mi
Last recorded176,825 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 VFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 176,825 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 159,824 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 155,130 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 155,130 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 150,022 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 140,462 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 140,462 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 136,650 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 128,789 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 121,772 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 121,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 116,354 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 110,692 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,075 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 80,947 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,127 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,100 miles

front wipers smearing screen

raer brake discs visually corroded/lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,919 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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AU56 VFM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AU56 VFM, 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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AU56 VFM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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