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LY55 HFL

2006 Audi S4 Avant

Blue Petrol 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,272 mi
Last recorded46,272 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi S4 Avant81,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 HFL
MakeAudi
ModelS4 Avant
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,172cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 46,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2024 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

general corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2023 43,953 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 43,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 43,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (perishing) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (perishing) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 42,093 miles

engine cover and under shield fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,559 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 41,032 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front lower arms - front ball joint gaitors starting to crack

Pass 11 Dec 2018 40,171 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 39,130 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 19 Dec 2016 37,545 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 35,327 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,456 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 32,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 29,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 26,628 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,623 miles

o/s front tyre at 3mm and starting to scrub on inner edges

slight surface rust on exhaust

Pass 3 Dec 2010 19,023 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 12,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine oil level on minium special oil required

Pass 2 Dec 2009 12,998 miles

engine oil level on minium special oil required

Pass 9 Dec 2008 8,452 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4 Avant?

Based on 8,071 MOT tests across 545 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
5,956
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
545
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 75
position lamp(s) not working 68
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 53
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47
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LY55 HFL is a 2006 Audi S4 Avant in Blue with a 4,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Audi S4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 81,632 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 S4 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 156 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY55 HFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Audi S4 Avant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LY55 HFL is a 2006 Audi S4 Avant, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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