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LY05 AEU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,303 mi
Last recorded125,303 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 AEU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 125,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front bottom shocker bushes deteriorated

both rear bump stops slight perishing

offside front upper front inner suspension rubber bush deteriated

Fail 13 May 2014 125,303 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front bottom shocker bushes deteriorated

both rear bump stops slight perishing

exhasut heat shield insecure

exhaust flexi section after turbo slight deterioration and leaking

offside front upper front inner suspension rubber bush deteriated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2013 110,954 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust heat shield insecure

offside rear brake slighly binding

Pass 21 May 2012 99,843 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2011 85,599 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 67,988 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 51,275 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 39,867 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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LY05 AEU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY05 AEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 AEU registered?

LY05 AEU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is LY05 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 AEU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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