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HJ56 XCT

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,966 mi
Last recorded132,966 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 XCT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 132,966 miles

advise suspension components & underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2025 131,693 miles

advise all suspension components corrossion

Fail 1 Oct 2025 131,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

advise all suspension components corrossion

advise osr tyre cracks

Pass 18 Oct 2024 130,371 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 127,786 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 122,529 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 122,529 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,522 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 116,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,493 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 106,838 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 106,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,297 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,954 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 88,623 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 88,623 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,742 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 77,629 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 77,629 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 69,666 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 61,922 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,925 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,088 miles

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 XCT is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ56 XCT registered?

HJ56 XCT is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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