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LY05 FKH

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,350 mi
Last recorded114,350 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 FKH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 114,350 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower subframe bush damaged

headlight lenses deteriorated

under body covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2020 112,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 106,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,629 miles

Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both sides both arms (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 93,674 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 93,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,695 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 88,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light damage to nearside rear light unit noted

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Fail 23 Jun 2015 84,475 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light damage to nearside rear light unit noted

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 76,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside secondary side light not not working

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,491 miles

All tyres showing signs of inner edge wear. Require close monitoring

Both front tyres cut on centre tread

EML light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside rear secondary position light not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 53,545 miles

Nearside rear lens cracked / broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,402 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 28,994 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 16,068 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 13,381 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,381 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 FKH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LY05 FKH, 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 LY05 FKH registered?

LY05 FKH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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