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LY55 PYX

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

149,252 mi
Last recorded149,252 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 PYX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 149,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 145,311 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 141,058 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 136,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 131,842 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 128,183 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 123,045 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 108,149 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 108,145 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,432 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 94,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre going out shape

Pass 2 Jul 2016 83,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower wishbone (rear) arm (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres deteriorated. 235-40-18

play in the offside inner tie rod

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,145 miles

2 x rear tyres deteriorated 2354018

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,587 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 71,479 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 68,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 May 2013 68,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2012 64,330 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,893 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 43,117 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,377 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 32,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 PYX is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PYX, 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 PYX registered?

LY55 PYX is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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The MOT history for LY55 PYX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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