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AV05 LHD

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,064 mi
Last recorded137,064 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 137,064 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 130,539 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,821 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 124,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 120,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 120,085 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 108,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear lamp unit condesated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 108,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear lamp unit condesated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 101,455 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 101,455 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 88,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre low on edges

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 88,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre low on edges

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

slight rust under side

washers poor

Pass 2 Apr 2015 74,145 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Unable to test the passenger side rear seat belt correctly due to a child seat being fitted.

Under trays, heat shields and engine covers fitted obscurring vision of various components.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,223 miles

both front tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 14 Feb 2012 51,979 miles

chip in windscreen

clutch worn

play in o/s/r hub bearings

Pass 3 Mar 2011 47,186 miles

centre exhaust box corroding

o/s/f tyre low on tread depth and cracking to tread

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,425 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,360 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,642 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,466 miles

advise offside front tyre cracking

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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AV05 LHD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AV05 LHD, 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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AV05 LHD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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