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AO56 HMC

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,640 mi
Last recorded137,640 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HMC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 137,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 128,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front lower shock absorber bushes are perished

Fail 13 Sep 2024 128,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front shock absorber lower buses are perished

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 115,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 110,584 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 110,584 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 107,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 105,361 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 98,439 miles

Front fog lamps not working

Fail 30 Aug 2019 98,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front fog lamps not working

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 92,077 miles

front fog lamps not working

Pass 24 Aug 2017 87,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 87,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,761 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 80,761 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,482 miles

small cut to cords on n/s/f tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,484 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 45,546 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 33,998 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 33,998 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,673 miles

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

both rear tyres and offside front tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,992 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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AO56 HMC is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AO56 HMC, 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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AO56 HMC is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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