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HJ56 YLN

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,229 mi
Last recorded132,229 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 132,229 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts showing signs of splitting de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various front showing signs of splitting/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light smoke at idle and acceleration.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect testable item.

slight free play detected in the steering n/s/f.

Fail 20 Nov 2025 132,229 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts showing signs of splitting de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FLAT BATTERY HAD TO JUMP START.

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (pad warning light on dash) advise new discs when pads fitted. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various front showing signs of splitting/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light smoke at idle and acceleration.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect testable item.

slight free play detected in the steering n/s/f.

Pass 26 Nov 2024 130,589 miles

Has an occasional chuff of smoke at idle. bt clears after a run

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Nov 2023 128,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

aux drive belt tensioner not running true

has an occasional chuff of smoke at idle

Pass 26 Nov 2022 123,068 miles

engine emits heavy smoke at idle.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect.

various suspension bushes showing signs of de-bonding.

Fail 25 Nov 2022 123,068 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine emits heavy smoke at idle.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle unable to fully inspect.

various suspension bushes showing signs of de-bonding.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 112,921 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 112,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,618 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 106,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2019 95,385 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 86,556 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 78,627 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 69,067 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 58,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 52,980 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 52,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,064 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,945 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Dec 2010 44,945 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YLN is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

HJ56 YLN is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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