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HG55 XAB

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,240 mi
Last recorded166,240 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 XAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 166,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 155,946 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 148,130 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 148,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2013 139,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear gearbox mount slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2012 126,147 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 126,147 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 100,601 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

Rear number plate a little insecure and delaminating.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,139 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 85,139 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,270 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 58,150 miles

Advise wiper blades noisy operation.

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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HG55 XAB is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG55 XAB, 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 HG55 XAB registered?

HG55 XAB is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is HG55 XAB safe to buy?

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