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DK56 VRV

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,351 mi
Last recorded137,351 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 VRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 137,351 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 137,255 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not locking seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Lower linkage detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 131,499 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 131,450 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 126,937 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 126,934 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 119,555 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 119,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 112,325 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 112,319 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,651 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 98,542 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 85,364 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 85,364 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 78,758 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

high level brake light inop

Pass 6 Jun 2017 70,203 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 70,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 61,739 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit/perished/cuts in walls

offside front tyre worn on edges/perished(235 40 18

Fail 20 May 2015 46,931 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 46,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 45,425 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges slight damage to n/s/r sidewall

Pass 8 May 2013 44,113 miles

nearside rear and offside front tyres slight outter side wall damage

Fail 8 May 2013 44,113 miles

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres slight outter side wall damage

Pass 28 May 2012 42,666 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,021 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on both edges(?wheel alignment)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in N/S/R tyre and slight damage to outer sidewall

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Slight damage to O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Apr 2010 38,811 miles

chunk from wall n/s/r tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,306 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall-no cords exposed.

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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DK56 VRV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DK56 VRV, 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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DK56 VRV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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