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GV06 VGO

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

143,863 mi
Last recorded143,863 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 VGO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 143,863 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 143,846 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 138,566 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2025 138,566 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both rears (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2024 133,646 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 130,943 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 130,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 129,291 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk shroud missing

Fail 10 Feb 2022 129,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stalk shroud missing

Pass 11 Feb 2021 126,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 123,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 123,275 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 116,351 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 108,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2018 108,615 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most ball joint cover starting to split on the seam. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to the inner side wall but no cords exposed 235/40/18

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade is deteriorated but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most ball joint cover starting to split on the seam (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 98,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most ball joint cover starting to split on the seam. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to the inner side wall but no cords exposed 235/40/18

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade is deteriorated but does not affect the drivers view of the road

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most ball joint cover starting to split on the seam (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,637 miles

covers on floor and engine

Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,637 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

covers on floor and engine

Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 81,922 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,222 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 69,005 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 69,005 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,887 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,993 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,660 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 30,562 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 30,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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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GV06 VGO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 GV06 VGO, 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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GV06 VGO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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