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ML56 VNV

2006 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

152,164 mi
Last recorded152,164 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 VNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 152,164 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 146,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 141,144 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both also slightly stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 134,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 126,788 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 119,866 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 113,364 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2019 108,797 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 104,016 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 97,815 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 97,815 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,107 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,782 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 69,013 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,978 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 59,968 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 50,547 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 42,909 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 38,177 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,832 miles

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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ML56 VNV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ML56 VNV, 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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ML56 VNV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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