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LY54 FWA

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,360 mi
Last recorded190,360 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 FWA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 190,360 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 174,613 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides. (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 174,612 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides. (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 158,182 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 158,182 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 145,921 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 133,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wearing on the inner and outer edges

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 27 May 2016 120,141 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 96,046 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges and have many cuts to inner tread area advsie replacement and wheel alinement 205/55 R16

Fail 17 May 2014 97,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges and have many cuts to inner tread area advsie replacement and wheel alinement 205/55 R16

o/s/r brake hose deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake discs are wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2012 66,757 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 66,757 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2011 58,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 49,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 38,407 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 38,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,874 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,642 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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LY54 FWA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY54 FWA, 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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LY54 FWA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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