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MK56 HSG

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

157,667 mi
Last recorded157,667 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 HSG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 157,667 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2021 155,534 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 155,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Heatshield insecure.

Engine management light on.

Pass 29 Feb 2020 146,832 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 143,559 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 136,653 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 127,724 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 127,724 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn from inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 127,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi hose cut (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r flexi hose slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,664 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance osr lens cracked (1.3.2d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 119,664 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance osr lens cracked (1.3.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working osr (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,368 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 106,014 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 106,014 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 99,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 99,542 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,163 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 90,163 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 79,391 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,890 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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MK56 HSG is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK56 HSG, 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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MK56 HSG is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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