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LD52 LAD

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,013 mi
Last recorded158,013 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD52 LAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 158,013 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 158,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 157,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded high pressure pipe from pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking high pressure pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 145,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 145,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre appears to have been run flat (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 135,743 miles

handbrake effort was only 16% when tested

Pass 11 Aug 2015 124,835 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 11 Aug 2015 124,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 117,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 117,478 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 104,291 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 95,986 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 86,655 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 76,654 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,709 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,360 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LD52 LAD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LD52 LAD, 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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LD52 LAD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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