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LY05 UJL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,780 mi
Last recorded165,780 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 165,780 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 153,510 miles

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

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

both front wings corroded but no sharp edges

Pass 30 May 2018 143,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and uneven wear (2354517 (5.2.3 (e))

front flexi brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

general under body corrosion

nearside front brake slight fluctuating

under body/under body components damp

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 134,144 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 134,144 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 119,040 miles

nail n/s/f tyre

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2015 109,394 miles

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Fail 17 Jun 2015 109,394 miles

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

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Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,559 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 104,459 miles

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 99,931 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 99,931 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 95,195 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,302 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 84,302 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,811 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 58,046 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 45,427 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 UJL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

LY05 UJL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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