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AF05 LVZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

196,801 mi
Last recorded196,801 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 196,801 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 196,797 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 186,860 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 178,266 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 167,453 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 158,498 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 158,495 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 143,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 139,910 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Pass 10 Nov 2017 131,902 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 131,835 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 122,695 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 122,695 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 113,571 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front 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 20 Jan 2015 98,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,263 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 75,879 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,796 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,583 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,248 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,215 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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AF05 LVZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AF05 LVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 LVZ registered?

AF05 LVZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is AF05 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 LVZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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