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OY06 LYU

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,535 mi
Last recorded158,535 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 LYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2025 158,535 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 158,483 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 150,485 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 134,797 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 123,318 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

Pass 28 Sep 2021 112,897 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 112,854 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 108,557 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 101,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,647 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 90,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 82,803 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 82,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 74,978 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,461 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,518 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 49,766 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 49,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,809 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,911 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 27,870 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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OY06 LYU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OY06 LYU, 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 OY06 LYU registered?

OY06 LYU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2006.

Is OY06 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY06 LYU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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