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AP05 LYK

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,756 mi
Last recorded103,756 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 103,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 103,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 103,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,046 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Exhaust centre box starting to corrode and has slight leak.

3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Fail 5 Apr 2017 100,046 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Exhaust centre box starting to corrode and has slight leak.

3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,754 miles

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 86,754 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,586 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.hand brake travel on limit 3.slight damage to front windscreen

Fail 7 Apr 2015 76,586 miles

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

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

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.hand brake travel on limit 3.slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2014 69,699 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 69,699 miles

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

2/ unable to cheak outer sills fully due to sill covers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,096 miles

1. Slight damage to fornt windscreen. 2. Front tyres wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,214 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,178 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,063 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 42,868 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

1/ both front tyres becoming perished

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,867 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,284 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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AP05 LYK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP05 LYK, 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 AP05 LYK registered?

AP05 LYK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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