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FV55 NVL

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,699 mi
Last recorded122,699 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 122,699 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 121,622 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 121,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 119,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 118,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear springs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 117,039 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 115,415 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possible Rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 115,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 110,608 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 110,608 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 106,996 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under trays fitted,obscuring underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 103,678 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 100,566 miles

Nearside under tray fitted obscuring some components

splits appearing in all 4 x top suspension arm rubber bushes

Fail 11 Jul 2016 100,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside under tray fitted obscuring some components

splits appearing in all 4 x top suspension arm rubber bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2015 94,942 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 94,942 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 87,292 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 80,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,500 miles

Front number plate has damage

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil level low

Fail 10 Jan 2012 64,499 miles

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

Front number plate has damage

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil level low

o/s/f tyre has side damage

Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front & rear discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2009 21,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FV55 NVL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 FV55 NVL, 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 FV55 NVL registered?

FV55 NVL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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