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LY05 VBL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,810 mi
Last recorded116,810 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VBL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 116,810 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 116,684 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 98,757 miles

nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just has an acceptable image (1.7.5a)

handbrake just within limits

Fail 7 Jul 2017 95,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also deteoriated and distorted (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just has an acceptable image (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

handbrake just within limits

windscreen washers poor

Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 88,650 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 77,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 64,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,057 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

coolant level low

engine oil level on mimimum

incorrect wattage bulb fitted to nearside rear outer position lamp

Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,054 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres on legal limit

coolant level low

engine oil level on mimimum

incorrect wattage bulb fitted to nearside rear outer position lamp

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,174 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,786 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,550 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 VBL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

LY05 VBL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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