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FV05 LCT

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,635 mi
Last recorded231,635 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LCT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 231,635 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 226,265 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 217,722 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 207,221 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 196,138 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 196,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 180,868 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge and has cracks in tread

Pass 13 Oct 2016 175,644 miles

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2016 175,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake dragging slightly

Offside Rear brake dragging slightly

Fail 8 Oct 2016 175,476 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing unable to check due to rear seat full of personal items (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing unable to check due to rear seat full of personal items (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding when spun up by hand (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing unable to check due to rear seat full of personal items (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding when spun up by hand (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 170,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2014 160,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2014 160,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 153,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2012 140,091 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 140,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 123,959 miles

engine noise coming from auxillary drive belt area

Pass 20 Apr 2010 106,082 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 86,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 71,145 miles

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

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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FV05 LCT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV05 LCT, 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 FV05 LCT registered?

FV05 LCT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is FV05 LCT safe to buy?

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