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LY05 KNZ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

215,806 mi
Last recorded215,806 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 KNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 215,806 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 25 Jul 2022 180,484 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 172,248 miles

near side front shock absorber leaking

Fail 9 Aug 2021 172,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

near side front shock absorber leaking

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 157,219 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 145,211 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 131,984 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2018 131,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2016 115,926 miles

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

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 105,300 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 95,298 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 95,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,888 miles

front brake pads getting low

front top arm bushes perishing

front tyres getting low

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,363 miles

rear tyres getting low on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2012 85,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 76,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,451 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,598 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 51,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 38,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR HEAVILY CORRODED AND CRACKING

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,466 miles

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR HEAVILY CORRODED AND CRACKING

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 KNZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LY05 KNZ, 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 KNZ registered?

LY05 KNZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 KNZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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