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BK56 HZM

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

175,097 mi
Last recorded175,097 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 HZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2026 175,097 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

air bag light not illuminated

both front windows inoperative

handbrake cable supports corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2025 168,385 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 168,385 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 160,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 160,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 153,651 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 153,526 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 144,652 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 135,793 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 135,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 128,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 128,762 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 116,269 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 116,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 105,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 105,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40R18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 93,588 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 82,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 106,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 61,379 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,920 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 29,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,525 miles

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

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

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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BK56 HZM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BK56 HZM, 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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BK56 HZM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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