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GW55 XCC

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,531 mi
Last recorded161,531 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 XCC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 161,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 161,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 154,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper is in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 146,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper is in poor condition

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 146,382 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front bumper is in poor condition

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 140,588 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 133,311 miles

Nearside Front wheel is in poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 125,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 125,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 116,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 116,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 108,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 108,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp washers defective

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,618 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 98,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,856 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but not down to the cords

both rear tyres are becoming perished

Fail 29 Aug 2017 86,856 miles

Nearside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but not down to the cords

both rear tyres are becoming perished

Pass 31 Aug 2016 74,812 miles

Offside Rear tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has small cut to outer sidewall

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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GW55 XCC is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GW55 XCC, 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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GW55 XCC is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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