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FG05 LYC

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,435 mi
Last recorded63,435 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

engine ECU light on

Fail 4 Apr 2017 63,435 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

engine ECU light on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,255 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,226 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 54,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,784 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 48,784 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,513 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 33,271 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,446 miles

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 28 Apr 2010 17,732 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,728 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 9,654 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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FG05 LYC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG05 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 LYC registered?

FG05 LYC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is FG05 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 LYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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