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LJ05 ZYN

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,873 mi
Last recorded181,873 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 181,873 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 181,873 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 171,981 miles

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 154,113 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 154,113 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 136,381 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 127,655 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 117,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R LOWER COIL SPRING INCOMPLETE

O/S/R TYRE SPLIT INNER WALL NOT SHOWING CANVAS

O/S/R TYRE WEARING BOLD INNER EDGE

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2011 101,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2010 88,649 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,412 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 50,230 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,230 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 ZYN 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 71.4%.

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 ZYN, 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 ZYN registered?

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

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