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ML56 XVJ

2006 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

160,019 mi
Last recorded160,019 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 160,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 146,108 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 145,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 137,786 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 128,927 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 115,515 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 104,094 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 92,344 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 79,174 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 68,989 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 59,189 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 51,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 43,476 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 41,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 36,313 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,882 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 24,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,005 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 XVJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XVJ, 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 ML56 XVJ registered?

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

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