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HG05 LYK

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,381 mi
Last recorded175,381 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 LYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 175,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED SLIGHTLY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED SLIGHTLY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 175,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED SLIGHTLY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED SLIGHTLY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 174,769 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2021 174,765 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 166,830 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2018 163,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted to under side and engine bay

Fail 1 Jun 2018 163,781 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wall cut

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted to under side and engine bay

Pass 8 May 2017 161,101 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

wipers operating slowly

Fail 8 May 2017 161,101 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working light unit corroded (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint straight arm (2.5.B.1a)

wipers operating slowly

Pass 22 Apr 2016 157,716 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 154,230 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 147,080 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2014 147,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 138,142 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 130,212 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 130,212 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 128,224 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 121,009 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 112,410 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

driver front seat belt cutting into B pillar trim/belt guide, belt ok

engine bay, coolant leak from expantion bottle

rear number plate lettering starting to fade/discolour

Fail 15 Apr 2009 112,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

driver front seat belt cutting into B pillar trim/belt guide, belt ok

engine bay, coolant leak from expantion bottle

rear number plate lettering starting to fade/discolour

Pass 24 Apr 2008 85,888 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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HG05 LYK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HG05 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 HG05 LYK registered?

HG05 LYK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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