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LY05 UZV

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,925 mi
Last recorded131,925 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 131,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess x2 (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 131,923 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess x2 (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 131,882 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray missing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 129,002 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside bumper slight damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2016 124,649 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside bumper slight damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2016 124,649 miles

offside bumper slight damaged

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 116,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lens damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2014 100,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,544 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,938 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 82,349 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 82,349 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,785 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 69,255 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,255 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,574 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 UZV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UZV, 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 UZV registered?

LY05 UZV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LY05 UZV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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