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NL56 VVG

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,387 mi
Last recorded147,387 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 VVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 147,387 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 145,000 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 142,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 142,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 139,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 139,002 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 135,097 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 16 Jul 2021 135,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2020 132,767 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 130,622 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 127,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 124,345 miles

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Jul 2016 120,733 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,245 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 116,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 116,235 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 116,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 102,248 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 102,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 86,660 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 86,660 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,326 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,026 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 48,001 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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NL56 VVG is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NL56 VVG, 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 NL56 VVG registered?

NL56 VVG is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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