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L21 SYL

2006 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,124 mi
Last recorded86,124 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 SYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 86,124 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 84,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 May 2025 84,225 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,405 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 78,621 miles

part worn tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 1 Apr 2023 78,611 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 71,094 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 65,845 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 65,845 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 65,185 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 64,144 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,003 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 50,932 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 44,813 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,876 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 39,876 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 34,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,715 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 21,904 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 17,109 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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L21 SYL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 L21 SYL, 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 L21 SYL registered?

L21 SYL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is L21 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 SYL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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