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HD55 ARU

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

168,450 mi
Last recorded168,450 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 ARU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 168,450 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 166,176 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 166,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 163,162 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 160,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 157,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 154,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 149,340 miles

rear suspention bushes singes of perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2019 144,835 miles

chip in front windscreen

Fail 8 Aug 2019 144,818 miles

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

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

chip in front windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2018 138,930 miles

Front Upper Nearside and offside suspension arm bushes perished.

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

Underside of vehicle covered by trays.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 134,768 miles

Front Tyres starting to get low on tread, and wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered by trays.

Fail 6 Dec 2017 134,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Tyres starting to get low on tread, and wearing on inner and outer edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered by trays.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 126,643 miles

front pads getting low,

Pass 8 Dec 2015 119,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2m/m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2m/m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear anti roll bar bushes cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2014 111,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear anti roll bar bushes cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2013 104,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 92,072 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,126 miles

front pads low

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,787 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,021 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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HD55 ARU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HD55 ARU, 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 HD55 ARU registered?

HD55 ARU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is HD55 ARU safe to buy?

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