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LA06 RYU

2006 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,549 mi
Last recorded172,549 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 RYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 172,549 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four suspension arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All four suspension arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 169,792 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play felt on the steering ans suspension on the shaker plates. Unable to confirm the source when on the shaker plates or when vehicle was jacked up so benefit of the doubt has been given.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive On the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 169,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play felt on the steering ans suspension on the shaker plates. Unable to confirm the source when on the shaker plates or when vehicle was jacked up so benefit of the doubt has been given.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive On the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 163,558 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 163,557 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 153,642 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 136,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and possibly gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and possibly gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 120,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. Curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. Curved (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and possibly gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,821 miles

Both front arm rear bushes have slight play.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak on undertray.

Fail 23 Jan 2020 109,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front arm rear bushes have slight play.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak on undertray.

Pass 29 Jan 2019 92,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,956 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,083 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,548 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,663 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,738 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,059 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 11,578 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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LA06 RYU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LA06 RYU, 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 LA06 RYU registered?

LA06 RYU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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