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LY05 KPL

2005 Audi A4

White Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,085 mi
Last recorded109,085 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 KPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,085 miles

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

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

dipstick damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2021 109,085 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

dipstick damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,553 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,097 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 8 Sep 2018 91,157 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 91,156 miles

Emissions not tested eml misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2017 85,033 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 79,404 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,959 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

off side rear tyre 3mm on inner edge

slight fluctuation rear brakes

Fail 2 Oct 2014 76,959 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

near side rear outer side light not working

off side rear tyre 3mm on inner edge

slight fluctuation rear brakes

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,197 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine coolant level in radiator expansion tank low

Fail 1 Oct 2013 64,197 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine coolant level in radiator expansion tank low

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,887 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,861 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 33,861 miles

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

Front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 20,474 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 16,292 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 KPL is a 2005 Audi A4 in White with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KPL, 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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LY05 KPL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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