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LY05 VCG

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,096 mi
Last recorded118,096 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 118,096 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 118,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 108,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 100,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 14 Jul 2017 100,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,242 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,071 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,033 miles

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR HAS A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 25 Jun 2014 74,033 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR HAS A CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,292 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,598 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,393 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 52,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,219 miles

nsr and osr tyres cracking in treads

osf tyre has a cut in the side wall not deep enough to reach the cords

rear pads approx 80% worn

sill covers and under trays preventing inspection of all components

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,029 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,547 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 VCG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCG, 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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LY05 VCG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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