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HJ06 VLP

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,614 mi
Last recorded144,614 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 VLP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 144,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 144,614 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 144,266 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak n/s turbo pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.2mm - worn heavy on outer edge - 235/45 zr17 97w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split - leaked all grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear heat shield loose

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

glow plug light flashing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 133,522 miles

exhaust dpf filter has been welded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 133,522 miles

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

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

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

exhaust dpf filter has been welded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 119,720 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 119,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 100,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 83,499 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 83,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,616 miles

advise rear b/discs lipped

Fail 17 Oct 2013 81,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise o/s front tyre 2mm

advise rear b/discs lipped

Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,811 miles

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

the wipers are not as effective as when new

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,577 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 22,865 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 21,507 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 21,457 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HJ06 VLP is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HJ06 VLP, 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 HJ06 VLP registered?

HJ06 VLP is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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