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EK56 HKB

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

196,009 mi
Last recorded196,009 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 HKB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 196,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 189,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 182,451 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 177,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 171,969 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2018 164,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 155,478 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2016 147,875 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 140,720 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 140,720 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 134,800 miles

front and rear near side tyres worn on edges

slight play inner steering arms

Pass 23 Aug 2013 128,370 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 119,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2011 114,442 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 109,053 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 96,721 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 96,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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EK56 HKB is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK56 HKB, 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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What year was EK56 HKB registered?

EK56 HKB is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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