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A4 HBV

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

144,109 mi
Last recorded144,109 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 HBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 144,109 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 144,021 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 143,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 141,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 134,520 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 127,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 122,662 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 113,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 101,565 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 88,389 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 76,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 76,201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad light on

wipers poor

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,846 miles

Engine Management light on

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 45,272 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,947 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,707 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,746 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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A4 HBV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A4 HBV, 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 A4 HBV registered?

A4 HBV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is A4 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 HBV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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