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LC05 OAW

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,999 mi
Last recorded121,999 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 OAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 121,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRAIGHT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 110,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Sep 2019 110,467 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH opaque (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked to excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2017 102,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 99,577 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 99,572 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,245 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 96,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 91,927 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,927 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,627 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 85,627 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 77,706 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 77,706 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 69,589 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 62,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers number plate light lense cracked but secure.

Pass 3 Dec 2010 62,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers number plate light lense cracked but secure.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 57,029 miles

front inner discs corroded, pitted and worn, recommend replacement.

rear discs slightly corroded and pitted.

slight damage to front number plate.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 57,029 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front inner discs corroded, pitted and worn, recommend replacement.

rear discs slightly corroded and pitted.

slight damage to front number plate.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2008 45,503 miles

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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LC05 OAW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 LC05 OAW, 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 OAW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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