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A13 LYC

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,820 mi
Last recorded160,820 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 LYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 160,820 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 142,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has slight movement still secure at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulders

Fail 9 Sep 2019 142,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has slight movement still secure at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides tyres have uneven wear on inner shoulders

Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,377 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 126,178 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes All Round Stretched (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately O/S/R Brake Flexi Hose Inadequately Secured (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust Mid Box Outer Skin Corroded Away

Intermittent Engine Noise When Warm

N/S/R Handbrake Cable Bracket Corroded Away

Oil leak Oil Leak Present ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorbers Heavily Corroded (2.7.2a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower Engine Mount Seeping Fluid (6.1.D.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Close To Fail Limit On Front Disc Imbalance (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 126,177 miles

Registration plate lamp not working N/S/R Number Plate Bulb Inoperative (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring broken N/S/R Coil Spring Broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes All Round Stretched (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately O/S/R Brake Flexi Hose Inadequately Secured (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust Mid Box Outer Skin Corroded Away

Intermittent Engine Noise When Warm

N/S/R Handbrake Cable Bracket Corroded Away

Oil leak Oil Leak Present ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorbers Heavily Corroded (2.7.2a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F Lower Engine Mount Seeping Fluid (6.1.D.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Close To Fail Limit On Front Disc Imbalance (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 122,886 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 122,886 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 119,555 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,939 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 108,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2013 108,310 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,521 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2011 78,302 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,214 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 55,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Mar 2008 35,266 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 35,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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A13 LYC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 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 A13 LYC, 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 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 LYC registered?

A13 LYC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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