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DA56 HXY

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,334 mi
Last recorded168,334 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 HXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 168,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Wiper blade defected

Pass 24 May 2024 150,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray hanging down

Pass 24 May 2023 138,889 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 130,508 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2022 130,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 117,946 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside /offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside /offside middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 117,944 miles

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside /offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside /offside middle of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 107,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 14 May 2020 106,592 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on arm (marked with chalk) to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

oil level low warning light on dash

Pass 21 Feb 2019 89,901 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 89,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2016 76,871 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 71,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wear in bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wear in bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,605 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 62,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,807 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 45,718 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,601 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 37,801 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 36,148 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre is worn to the 1.6mm limit fronts are worn to 2mm o/s rear to 3mm strongly advise 4 tyres

rear brake pads are worn close to the limit advise replacement

Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,148 miles

n/s rear tyre is worn to the 1.6mm limit fronts are worn to 2mm o/s rear to 3mm strongly advise 4 tyres

rear brake pads are worn close to the limit advise replacement

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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DA56 HXY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA56 HXY, 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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DA56 HXY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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