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HJ56 VHZ

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,964 mi
Last recorded145,964 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 VHZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 145,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 143,908 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 140,268 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 133,233 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 133,233 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 126,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 116,130 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 111,771 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,021 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 107,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 99,443 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,684 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,722 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracks developing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,907 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2013 65,738 miles

washer jets partialy blocked

Fail 18 Sep 2012 56,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,160 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 48,397 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,618 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 38,618 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,821 miles

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

advise o/s/f fog lamp damaged

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 VHZ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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