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HG56 VBF

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,909 mi
Last recorded140,909 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 VBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 140,909 miles

MIL LIGHT ON TOO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN WALL AND TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

WIDER TYRES ON FRONT THAN REAR

Fail 17 Feb 2023 140,909 miles

MIL LIGHT ON TOO OLD TO TEST

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN WALL AND TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps ON WHEN TAPPED (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

WIDER TYRES ON FRONT THAN REAR

Pass 19 Jan 2022 138,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 138,826 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2354018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 134,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 134,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 128,084 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 128,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 119,211 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 119,211 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 110,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak minor oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,892 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,680 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 86,427 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,169 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,541 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,703 miles

rear brakes disks corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,183 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 VBF is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VBF, 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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HG56 VBF is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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