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NK55 XHE

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

183,908 mi
Last recorded183,908 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 XHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 183,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front wings rusted and bubbled

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

age related rust underneath

Pass 16 Aug 2023 183,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom Arm (Front) Ball Joint Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 183,526 miles

Exhaust system insecure Sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BottomArm (Rear) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom Arm (Front) Ball Joint Dust Cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 182,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake appeared to just meet requirments

Pass 11 Aug 2021 176,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 171,853 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 171,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 162,508 miles

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

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

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

engine and sill covers fitted also under trays

exhaust and exhaust sleeve starting to corrode

Pass 13 Aug 2018 145,003 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

engine and sill covers also under trays fitted

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 13 Aug 2018 145,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre wall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s and n/s ()

engine and sill covers also under trays fitted

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 25 Aug 2017 136,390 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 132,135 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,280 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front fog lights inop

Pass 9 Jun 2014 108,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 108,077 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 932,328 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 88,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,305 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,312 miles

front discs corroded

wipers smearing screen

Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,234 miles

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)

Rear brake pads and discs are 80% worn

Pass 5 Jan 2009 45,496 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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NK55 XHE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NK55 XHE, 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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NK55 XHE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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