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AP05 LYF

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,913 mi
Last recorded139,913 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LYF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 139,913 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2016 132,243 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 132,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 127,450 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 127,447 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 102,991 miles

VEHICLE UNDER TRAY INSERCURE

Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,412 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,077 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,490 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,433 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 59,360 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,331 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to perish

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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AP05 LYF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AP05 LYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP05 LYF registered?

AP05 LYF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is AP05 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 LYF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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