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LY55 LBE

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,549 mi
Last recorded137,549 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 LBE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 137,549 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noisy idler pully.

Fail 12 Jun 2026 137,549 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arms inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Noisy idler pully.

Pass 27 Jun 2025 127,544 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 121,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From exhaust down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 116,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 108,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 102,371 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 96,808 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 96,805 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,426 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,598 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,824 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 70,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,294 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 28,864 miles

Brake warning light flashes on start up.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 28,864 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake warning light flashes on start up.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 22,434 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,650 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,938 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 12,646 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 LBE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LY55 LBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY55 LBE registered?

LY55 LBE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is LY55 LBE safe to buy?

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