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HJ56 HVC

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,432 mi
Last recorded214,432 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 214,432 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 214,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 200,579 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 200,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 187,065 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 187,065 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 166,945 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside 2mm offside worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 153,368 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 143,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged and broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod end gaiters perished and cracking, nearside leaking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine air intake airbox noisy

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

exhaust emisions value on chassis plate illegible, emisions high for normal plated value

Pass 17 Feb 2020 132,431 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Rear Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Upper Front & Rear Suspension Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 132,431 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside Rear Flexi Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside & Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Covers Loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Upper Front & Rear Suspension Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 120,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Upper Rear Suspension Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 120,452 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Bald On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside Front Upper Rear Suspension Arm Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 112,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and deep cut in outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,222 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre outer sidewall

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

Offside Front cut to tyre outer sideall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 103,222 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front damage to tyre outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front cut to tyre outer sideall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 95,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/R TYRE;<2510> CRACKS IN TREAD.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 83,303 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LOW.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

O/S/R TYRE;<2510> CRACKS IN TREAD.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 75,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 72,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Screw in nearside rear tyre (Non-Repairable).

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,210 miles

Both front tyres are nearing wear bars

Pass 18 Sep 2010 35,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 31,094 miles

brake fluid slightly low

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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HJ56 HVC is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HJ56 HVC, 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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HJ56 HVC is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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