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HJ56 ZGE

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

197,213 mi
Last recorded197,213 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 ZGE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 197,213 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 192,658 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 192,655 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 186,943 miles

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))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 186,938 miles

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 180,983 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 180,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 173,530 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 163,071 miles

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 163,071 miles

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.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 152,707 miles

Play in N/S/R wheel bearing.

Fail 14 Sep 2015 152,707 miles

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.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 142,268 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 142,268 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 124,408 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 124,399 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,170 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,022 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 78,022 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 51,609 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,999 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 32,999 miles

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

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 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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