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GX56 VAU

2006 Audi A4

Red Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,397 mi
Last recorded123,397 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 VAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2026 123,397 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 116,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 112,032 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2023 108,264 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2023 108,264 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2022 106,528 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2022 106,527 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 103,822 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2020 101,367 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 101,367 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 92,506 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 89,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Oil leak under engine

coolant level lower

engine oil level less than minimum level

power steering system noise

Fail 2 Apr 2018 89,406 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Oil leak under engine

coolant level lower

engine oil level less than minimum level

power steering system noise

Pass 3 Apr 2017 82,153 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

both wiper blades smear

Pass 9 Apr 2016 71,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front tire slightly perished inside tread depth on edges, but no ply or cords clearly visible - 235/40/R18

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both, offside and nearside (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2016 71,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front tire slightly perished inside tread depth on edges, but no ply or cords clearly visible - 235/40/R18

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both, offside and nearside (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,177 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,243 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 36,875 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,688 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 16,310 miles

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

Offside 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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GX56 VAU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX56 VAU, 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 GX56 VAU registered?

GX56 VAU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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