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LY54 VRJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,314 mi
Last recorded155,314 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 155,314 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 155,117 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 143,261 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 143,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 134,336 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 127,838 miles

Both rear brake hoses are staring to perish

N/S/F lower front arm ball joint has slight lift

N/S/F top arm bush is perished

O/S/F front arm ball joint has slight lift

O/S/F top arm bush is perished

O/S/R tyre low on edge and staring to go out of shape

Fail 12 Nov 2015 127,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 R18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear brake hoses are staring to perish

N/S/F lower front arm ball joint has slight lift

N/S/F top arm bush is perished

O/S/F front arm ball joint has slight lift

O/S/F top arm bush is perished

O/S/R tyre low on edge and staring to go out of shape

Pass 10 Nov 2014 121,323 miles

ADVISE WIPER BLADES ALL ROUND

N/S/R (255/35/18) TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SERVICE LAMP ON

TOP END RATTLE FROM ENGINE, ADVISE CLOSER INVESTIGATION

VEHICLE FEELS FLAT ON ROAD TEST, ADVISE FURTHER INV.

Y-SECTION PRIOR TO MID BOX HAS MINOR BLOW, MID BOX CORRODING

Pass 30 Sep 2013 111,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 99,652 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 94,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,961 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake disc slightly corroded and pitted.

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 79,179 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 69,138 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2009 69,138 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

play in offside of steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2008 52,250 miles

nearside rear tyre deep cut to tread

play detected in offside of steering rack

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 VRJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRJ, 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 LY54 VRJ registered?

LY54 VRJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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