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MX56 XHP

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

118,309 mi
Last recorded118,309 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 XHP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 118,309 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 118,131 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 118,087 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 118,049 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 116,388 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 114,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush, Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward Arm, Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush, Forward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush, Rearward Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 111,382 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 111,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 104,277 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,194 miles

Front hydraulic shocker hoses splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,753 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 69,139 miles

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

both rear tyres have cuts in tread but not exposing ply or cords at time of test

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,564 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,731 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear and nearside front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Oct 2009 14,895 miles

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

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

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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MX56 XHP is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 MX56 XHP, 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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What year was MX56 XHP registered?

MX56 XHP is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is MX56 XHP safe to buy?

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