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HG56 FKS

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,948 mi
Last recorded138,948 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 FKS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 138,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 130,851 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 130,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 117,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower front suspension arm ball joint boot has slight leak

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Offside Front subframe rear bush alloy surround breaking up

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 18 Oct 2017 112,583 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 112,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 106,327 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 106,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,479 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,530 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 90,625 miles

All lower ball joint dust covers perished and deteriorated.

Both trackrod end dust covers perished and deteriorated.

Slight leak around catalyst area.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,044 miles

Both front lower ball joint covers slightly cracking.

Both front tyres low on tread worn smooth on edges and cracking in treaD.

Fail 12 Sep 2012 77,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front lower ball joint covers slightly cracking.

Both front tyres low on tread worn smooth on edges and cracking in treaD.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 65,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 51,974 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,173 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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HG56 FKS is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 HG56 FKS, 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 HG56 FKS registered?

HG56 FKS is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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