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LC05 DPK

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,895 mi
Last recorded139,895 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 DPK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 139,895 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 139,895 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 134,306 miles

Both headlamps poor image

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 134,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both headlamps poor image

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 130,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

wiper smearing

Fail 24 Oct 2020 130,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

wiper smearing

Pass 21 Oct 2019 126,777 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 126,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,361 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 118,360 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,381 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 112,007 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 18 Jun 2016 109,538 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,676 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 95,696 miles

Emissions slightly close to limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 87,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front and offside front seatbelts slow to retract when fully extended. (Has been sorted after MOT test).

Nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm - 4mm. Inner edge of tyre low and slightly feathered.

Offside front tyre tread on 2mm & Nearside front tyre tread on 2mm - 3mm.

Offside rear tyre tread on 3mm - 4mm. Outer edge of tyre bald and slightly out of shape.

Slight fraying on rear centre seatbelt.

TYRE SIZE = 235/45ZR17. Front = 97Y E/Load & Rear = 93W.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 81,069 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 70,658 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,553 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 53,865 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 53,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,862 miles

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

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

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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LC05 DPK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LC05 DPK, 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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LC05 DPK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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