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HJ56 VHY

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,436 mi
Last recorded178,436 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 VHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 178,436 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 178,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 173,521 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 173,518 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 168,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 163,653 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 163,600 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 132,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,022 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 107,009 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)

cracks around tread of nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 91,728 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,989 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 81,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,921 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 70,919 miles

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

both front tyres at legal limit of 1.6mm

Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,849 miles

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

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 VHY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VHY, 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 HJ56 VHY registered?

HJ56 VHY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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