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LY55 FWC

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

193,452 mi
Last recorded193,452 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 FWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 193,452 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 193,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 189,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 189,993 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 183,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management light staying on

Pass 22 Nov 2021 178,031 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 175,338 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 170,228 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 164,737 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 164,702 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 158,796 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 158,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 153,554 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 144,716 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 132,405 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 101,690 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,590 miles

Oil near minimum.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,630 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 56,871 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,308 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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LY55 FWC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LY55 FWC, 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 LY55 FWC registered?

LY55 FWC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LY55 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 FWC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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