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MV56 HKX

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,158 mi
Last recorded140,158 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 HKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 140,158 miles

Exhaust nuts at joint before DPF corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 140,059 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust nuts at joint before DPF corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 134,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 128,376 miles

Exhaust nuts before DPF corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s rear arms, inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wing mirror slightly loose.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 128,376 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust nuts before DPF corroded.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s rear arms, inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Wing mirror slightly loose.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm, rear inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 120,849 miles

Exhaust nuts corroded at DPF

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 120,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust nuts before Dpf corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm and wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both n/s and o/s bottom front ball joint boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 114,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Union on brake pipe that goes into rear hose excessively corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both n/s and o/s bottom front ball joint boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And hose perishing. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 109,090 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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,325 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust nut just before CAT is badly corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm and out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly out of shape.

Fail 21 Oct 2019 103,325 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HIDS fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust nut just before CAT is badly corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 3mm and out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom rear arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is slightly out of shape.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 94,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,348 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

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

panels fitted to underside obscuring some testable items

Fail 12 Oct 2017 84,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

panels fitted to underside obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,748 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,916 miles

engine cover fitted and underside covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 54,906 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 18 Oct 2013 54,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,082 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,687 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 37,588 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,145 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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MV56 HKX is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MV56 HKX, 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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MV56 HKX is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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