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LY54 SVW

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,127 mi
Last recorded167,127 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 SVW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 167,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 167,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 163,294 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2019 163,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 152,188 miles

under shilds fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2017 140,450 miles

EML on during test

bulb failutr light on on dash all lights are working

Pass 14 Dec 2016 128,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 128,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 120,569 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 112,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust braket broken

Pass 25 Nov 2013 101,309 miles

front suspension bushes perishing

front tyres wearing low

Fail 25 Nov 2013 101,309 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front suspension bushes perishing

front tyres wearing low

Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,847 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 96,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under bonnet items not tested due to bonnet not opening

Pass 31 May 2011 90,408 miles

Engine noisy

Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn to 2mm and worn on outer edges

covers fitted to sills and underside not allowing a full inspection

engine undertray fitted not allowing a full inspection of engine bay

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,316 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 SVW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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