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AE55 XFV

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,600 mi
Last recorded170,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 170,600 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 170,597 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Large cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 164,032 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 152,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 141,211 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 133,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 117,445 miles

Offside split in wiper blade

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 98,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,057 miles

both rear tyres nails in tread

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,181 miles

Offside Front brake slight binding

Fail 8 Feb 2016 58,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 4 Feb 2015 52,507 miles

front offside brake slight binding

Pass 12 Feb 2014 51,420 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,603 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 47,250 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,597 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,184 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,940 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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AE55 XFV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AE55 XFV, 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 AE55 XFV registered?

AE55 XFV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is AE55 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XFV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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