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OE55 XWV

2006 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,487 mi
Last recorded166,487 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 XWV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 166,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI-PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 166,213 miles

Emissions unable to be completed centre major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer at v (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front caliper anti rattle clips missing off both outside of calipers

Pass 6 Dec 2024 161,616 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 161,609 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 156,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 147,994 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 141,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 131,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 121,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 121,268 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,809 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 107,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 101,748 miles

offside rear tyre on the legal limit

rear tailgate damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,796 miles

Oil leak

all front upper suspension arm bushes perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2015 93,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

all front upper suspension arm bushes perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2014 87,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre split & perished

Pass 31 May 2013 82,911 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 74,608 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 74,608 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 69,802 miles

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)

Fail 31 May 2011 69,798 miles

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

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 3 Jun 2010 51,761 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,834 miles

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)

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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OE55 XWV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE55 XWV, 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 OE55 XWV registered?

OE55 XWV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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