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AV05 LHG

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,497 mi
Last recorded107,497 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LHG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 107,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 107,497 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 100,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 100,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,186 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r & n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 85,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 83,307 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f upper both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,511 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 15 Jan 2019 78,511 miles

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,687 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 73,685 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,776 miles

Both rear tyres wearing very slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 64,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 60,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,459 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,679 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,596 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,767 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 38,493 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,493 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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AV05 LHG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV05 LHG, 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 AV05 LHG registered?

AV05 LHG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AV05 LHG safe to buy?

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