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AF56 VEW

2006 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

184,549 mi
Last recorded184,549 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VEW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 184,549 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 184,540 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 181,565 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 171,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 160,059 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 160,045 miles

Central Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 147,051 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 147,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 137,637 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers light smearing

Pass 8 Feb 2020 133,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 127,481 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 127,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 114,117 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 101,424 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,728 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some items for test

front wipers smear windscreen

under trays fitted obscuring some items for test

Fail 3 Nov 2015 89,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some items for test

front wipers smear windscreen

under trays fitted obscuring some items for test

Pass 11 Oct 2014 79,723 miles

both rear tyres balding & stepped far inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 72,900 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,301 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,628 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,572 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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AF56 VEW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AF56 VEW, 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 AF56 VEW registered?

AF56 VEW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AF56 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 VEW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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