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AV05 LJX

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,263 mi
Last recorded128,263 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 128,263 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 128,263 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 118,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 107,902 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet strut broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All top arm bushs, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges, showing layers of rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,902 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet strut broken

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All top arm bushs, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges, showing layers of rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 94,262 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle is wrong side of buckle lower stop but seat belt still functions correctly

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,388 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner sidewall.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 84,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner sidewall.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,568 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,579 miles

engine management light on.

offside rear outer side light dim.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,833 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Dec 2015 74,833 miles

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

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn close to wear marker

Pass 4 Dec 2014 70,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

brake fluid low but not below min

h/brake light flashing

mil light on

Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,082 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 46,291 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 39,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,891 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 30,007 miles

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

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

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 LJX 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 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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

AV05 LJX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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