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LY54 PVL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,450 mi
Last recorded118,450 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 PVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 116,935 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,503 miles

Front Both front inner wheel arch covers are lose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil level is low

Fail 9 Jan 2018 103,499 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Both front inner wheel arch covers are lose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear brake disc is discoloured

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil level is low

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 95,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth between 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Wiper is excessively deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2016 86,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside front windscreen washer is partially blocked

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,114 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 7 Jan 2015 78,114 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,117 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)

both front tyres worn unevenly low on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake has a slight bind to it

Fail 7 Jan 2013 63,539 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake has a slight bind to it

Pass 6 Jan 2012 57,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,145 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Fail 19 Jan 2010 42,113 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on the edges

Rear brake pas look low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,113 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on the edges

Rear brake pas look low

Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,300 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,164 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 26,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LY54 PVL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PVL, 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 PVL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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