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LY05 USX

2005 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,274 mi
Last recorded96,274 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 USX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 96,274 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 90,399 miles

All Steering & Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Coolant leak ()

Covers & Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit & Perishing on Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 90,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

All Steering & Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Coolant leak ()

Covers & Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit & Perishing on Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 84,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 84,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured marked with chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,375 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,954 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,657 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 51,069 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,985 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,633 miles

O/S/R seat belt locking mech damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2011 44,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R seat belt locking mech damaged

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,062 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 17 Aug 2009 37,160 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 37,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,413 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 USX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol 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 USX, 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 USX registered?

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

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