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AV05 LJY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,765 mi
Last recorded149,765 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 149,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jul 2019 149,760 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 141,473 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 132,968 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 129,431 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 129,339 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 129,334 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 126,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 115,018 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 102,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs in pooor condition.

surface corrosion on rear subframe & rear chassis legs.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,350 miles

airbag light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,533 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Metal shard in Offside rear tyre

Nail in Nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,463 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 35,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,332 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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AV05 LJY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV05 LJY, 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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AV05 LJY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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