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LY05 YGO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,058 mi
Last recorded101,058 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 YGO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 101,058 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2026 101,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 98,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 91,087 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2023 86,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip Broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 84,272 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,236 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 81,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 77,892 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 72,671 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,199 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 66,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 60,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 53,053 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,355 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 38,855 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 38,855 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 28,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,831 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 21,504 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 17,061 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,157 miles

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

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

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 YGO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YGO, 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 YGO registered?

LY05 YGO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is LY05 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 YGO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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