2006 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · VN06 XYL
2006 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2006. Recorded mileage 71,385 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN06 XYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 71,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN06 XYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A4 (VN06 XYL) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
VN06 XYL Mileage History
- 13/07/202366,385 mi
- 12/07/202469,914 mi+3,529 mi
- 12/07/202469,914 mi
- 11/10/202571,383 mi+1,469 mi
- 15/10/202571,385 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,214 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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