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MT56 VDL

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

33,069 mi
Last recorded33,069 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 VDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 33,069 miles

covers under bonnet and car and sills covering components

Pass 19 Nov 2024 29,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread splitting and cracking and inner wall where meets tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre very low on pressure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread splitting and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2023 28,181 miles

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2023 28,181 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

front brakes imbalanced 39 percent on initial application

Pass 14 Nov 2022 26,125 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2021 25,124 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2020 24,578 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 23,742 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 22,594 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 21,421 miles

front tyre treads on 3mm

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 19,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 17,541 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 15,945 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,352 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 12,473 miles

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

n/side rear tyre has cracks in the tread not showing cords

o/side front tyre has cracks in the tread not showing cords

o/side rear tyre has cracks in the tread not showing cords

Fail 29 Nov 2011 10,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 10,588 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 8,762 miles

All four tyre treads starting to split

Pass 24 Nov 2009 7,260 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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MT56 VDL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MT56 VDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT56 VDL registered?

MT56 VDL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is MT56 VDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT56 VDL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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