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BG56 HZK

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

162,309 mi
Last recorded162,309 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 HZK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 162,309 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 162,308 miles

Position lamp not working O/s Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/s + O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 155,553 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 151,094 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 184,603 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 184,599 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 178,213 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 178,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge compound showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 170,419 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 170,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 159,138 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 159,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 150,018 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 142,414 miles

front and rear suspension bushes perishing front ball joint boots perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 131,125 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 120,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 110,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,399 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 103,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,791 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,191 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 45,933 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,032 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,981 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 18,981 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BG56 HZK is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,698cc 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 BG56 HZK, 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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BG56 HZK is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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