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LJ05 ZTY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

204,497 mi
Last recorded204,497 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 ZTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 204,497 miles

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

bad oil leak also engine oil level low

Fail 7 Aug 2013 204,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

bad oil leak also engine oil level low

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2012 145,695 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brake slightly binding.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 119,049 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 119,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 105,459 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 102,463 miles

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

o/s/f door outer handle partially missing

Fail 29 Jul 2010 102,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f door outer handle partially missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,125 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 62,792 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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LJ05 ZTY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ05 ZTY, 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 LJ05 ZTY registered?

LJ05 ZTY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is LJ05 ZTY safe to buy?

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