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HG05 LYW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,049 mi
Last recorded211,049 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 LYW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 211,049 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under/upper covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 181,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 167,001 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 167,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 160,390 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 160,390 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 152,754 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 149,028 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 140,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 133,601 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 119,846 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 104,329 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 78,790 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 69,263 miles

both front tyres feathering on edges

front brake discs lipped

Fail 21 Apr 2008 69,263 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres feathering on edges

front brake discs lipped

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 LYW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG05 LYW, 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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HG05 LYW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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