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HG05 LYZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,749 mi
Last recorded170,749 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 LYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 170,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight Corrosion to the rear

Pass 27 Jun 2024 166,804 miles

Corrosion to rear of vehicle

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 162,096 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 157,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 151,680 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 146,488 miles

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

Surface corrosion rear underside &c..

Pass 3 May 2019 139,536 miles

covers fitted on engine, underside and sills

Fail 3 May 2019 139,536 miles

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

covers fitted on engine, underside and sills

Pass 2 Jul 2018 137,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil leaking

plastic covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2018 137,085 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted and correctly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil leaking

plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 131,391 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 131,341 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 125,474 miles

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

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

all four tyre treads getting low on edges

different size wheels on the front to the back

Pass 8 Jul 2015 120,017 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 113,820 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 113,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 107,880 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 100,239 miles

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

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

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

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

off side wiper blade noisy

pad warning light on

Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,919 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

Outer sill, lower vehicle and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2011 90,919 miles

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer sill, lower vehicle and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,326 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,811 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 64,059 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 LYZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HG05 LYZ, 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 LYZ registered?

HG05 LYZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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The MOT history for HG05 LYZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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