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LJ05 ZYD

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

187,685 mi
Last recorded187,685 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 187,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 179,934 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower rear arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 179,930 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower rear arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front nearside front nearside rear tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 170,655 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 4 Sep 2017 169,298 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 160,499 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 154,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 150,918 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 144,128 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 141,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs rusty

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2011 136,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,978 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 51,462 miles

both front tyres are wearing slightly on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,551 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 ZYD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LJ05 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

LJ05 ZYD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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