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HK55 XBG

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

242,918 mi
Last recorded242,918 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 XBG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 242,918 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Marked in Yellow Chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer side Skirts Fitted Preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 31 May 2024 237,827 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 237,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 237,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 236,572 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 228,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 212,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides showing signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides wear uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 212,811 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides showing signs of age (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides wear uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Clean (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 197,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush on tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer bush on tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 179,430 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 161,557 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 143,959 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 143,959 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 124,727 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2014 106,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2013 88,865 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 19 May 2012 75,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2011 63,232 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 50,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R and o/s/r anti roll bar bush supports cracked

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2009 38,903 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 May 2009 38,903 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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HK55 XBG is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK55 XBG, 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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HK55 XBG is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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