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LY05 VUU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

120,284 mi
Last recorded120,284 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VUU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 120,284 miles

Slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 4 Mar 2025 112,939 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 109,746 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 104,873 miles

Headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 31 Mar 2022 100,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 97,225 miles

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

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

front disc's worn

Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,193 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 88,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,933 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,576 miles

Front tyres worn on edge/nearside wall slight damage

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,035 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Jan 2015 74,113 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 71,068 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,518 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,518 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,733 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,005 miles

front tyres low on edges

rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2009 53,709 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 49,415 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,708 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 VUU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY05 VUU registered?

LY05 VUU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is LY05 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 VUU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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