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LY55 HZE

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,524 mi
Last recorded155,524 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 HZE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 155,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 155,523 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 141,931 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2019 141,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2018 125,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 125,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 113,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,047 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 95,043 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge within the centre three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,679 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 63,184 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,606 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,811 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 43,335 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,633 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 33,326 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,668 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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LY55 HZE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY55 HZE, 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 LY55 HZE registered?

LY55 HZE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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