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HG56 LXU

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,008 mi
Last recorded159,008 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 LXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 159,008 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 153,608 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 145,123 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 145,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 141,374 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 135,410 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 135,410 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 135,405 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Under tray damaged

Inner Brake pads not seen

Rear Both tyres wearing on edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear 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 29 Jan 2018 127,119 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2017 116,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tread depth 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres worn edge tyres tread 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 100,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,438 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 72,885 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 72,879 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,564 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,564 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 58,082 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 47,272 miles

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

spare tyre illegal

Fail 14 May 2012 47,272 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 May 2011 33,019 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2010 21,360 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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HG56 LXU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

HG56 LXU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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