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LY05 UZP

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,958 mi
Last recorded178,958 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 178,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 178,958 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 175,685 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 175,683 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 167,774 miles

Emissions tested no reading recorded

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 155,507 miles

Coolant leak Header Tank ()

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 144,002 miles

Engine lamp illuminated

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 131,082 miles

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 120,913 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Sep 2012 111,084 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 101,227 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 101,227 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 86,000 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 86,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,263 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2008 65,506 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 64,328 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 64,328 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UZP 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 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

LY05 UZP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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