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DS06 VLR

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,452 mi
Last recorded153,452 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 VLR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 153,452 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2025 146,917 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both require clean/polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2025 146,917 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both require clean/polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 138,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 128,725 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 121,089 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 121,080 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 107,669 miles

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

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension units

Fail 7 Jul 2021 107,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear suspension units

Pass 23 Jul 2020 106,211 miles

advise : nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,305 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise : rear tyres slightly uneven wear

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise : rear brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,439 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,149 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 87,149 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 80,375 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,821 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 23 Jul 2013 69,634 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,676 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 40,451 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs worn.

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,451 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs worn.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,028 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inside edge.

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

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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DS06 VLR is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DS06 VLR, 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 DS06 VLR registered?

DS06 VLR is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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