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L40 LOM

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,495 mi
Last recorded101,495 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 LOM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,495 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 101,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 97,299 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 97,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 95,436 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 95,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,310 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front tyre balding inner/outer edges

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

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

Offside Front tyre balding inner/outer edges

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 84,698 miles

All tyres tread low.

NSF and OSF washer jets partially blocked.

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

Rear registration plate coming adrift.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 84,686 miles

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

All tyres tread low.

NSF and OSF washer jets partially blocked.

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

Rear registration plate coming adrift.

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,795 miles

Both rear tyres tread low.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,516 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 80,514 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,955 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,834 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

power steering noisy

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,834 miles

power steering noisy

Pass 25 Nov 2010 63,396 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 63,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,079 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 56,079 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 46,605 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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L40 LOM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L40 LOM, 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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L40 LOM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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