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ExpiredMileage
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Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Bonnet secondary/safety catch is stiff
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Engine oil level on minimum
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep tear on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside rear reverse lamp inoperative
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front, all upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet secondary/safety catch is stiff
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished, cracked and tread badly warped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front, all upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Bonnet secondary/safety catch is stiff
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished, cracked and tread badly warped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front, all upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet secondary/safety catch is stiff
Both front wipers smear
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front, all upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Bonnet secondary/safety catch is stiff
Both front wipers smear
Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front, all upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust vibration damper loose but not likely to fall off
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2 mm and worn heavily on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm and heavily worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside wiper smears.
Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing.
Play in N/S/R wheel bearing.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
O/S/R tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).
Play in N/S/R wheel bearing.
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres bold on inner egdes
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HJ56 ZGE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 ZGE, 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 ZGE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2006.
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