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HJ56 VUA

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

163,492 mi
Last recorded163,492 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 VUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 163,492 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 160,804 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 160,804 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 157,528 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2021 157,528 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2020 154,661 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 154,156 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 282,304 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 282,304 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 269,067 miles

FRONT SHOCK LOWER ARM BUSHES SPLITTING

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 13 Feb 2018 269,067 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT SHOCK LOWER ARM BUSHES SPLITTING

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 14 Feb 2017 251,828 miles

FRONBT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

N//S/F & O/S/R TYRES 3MM

Nearside Front TWIN UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & WORN

O/S & N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS WORN

Offside Front TWIN UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & WORN

Fail 14 Feb 2017 251,828 miles

FRONBT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

N//S/F & O/S/R TYRES 3MM

Nearside Front TWIN UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & WORN

O/S & N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS WORN

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front TWIN UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES SPLITTING & WORN

Pass 23 Feb 2016 233,144 miles

BRAKE ADVISORY LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Offside Rear SHOCKCOVER LOOSE

Fail 19 Feb 2016 233,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BRAKE ADVISORY LIGHT ON

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

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

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

Offside Rear SHOCKCOVER LOOSE

Pass 6 Feb 2015 213,341 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 213,341 miles

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

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 13 Feb 2014 196,947 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 196,947 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 180,375 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 168,158 miles

cut in offside front tyrewall

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2012 168,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cut in offside front tyrewall

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

offside rear tyre inner tread worn unevenly

Pass 9 Feb 2011 151,007 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn unevenly

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2009 119,297 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 119,297 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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 VUA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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