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N55 HYP

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,209 mi
Last recorded156,209 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 HYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 156,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 147,379 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 147,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 139,821 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 136,061 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 130,655 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective dual clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective join/nuts and studs corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 130,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective dual clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective join/nuts and studs corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 124,773 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 124,773 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 124,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to tread + Very low 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts to tread + Very low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 21 Dec 2017 118,375 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and small cuts in tread

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Pass 19 Dec 2016 109,040 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 99,995 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 88,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r

engine light on

Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,603 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

engine light on

outer sills + floor pans covered

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,152 miles

outer sills + floor pans covered

Pass 29 Dec 2011 54,483 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit, and worn on inner edges.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 54,483 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit, and worn on inner edges.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,903 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,084 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,871 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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N55 HYP is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N55 HYP, 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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N55 HYP is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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