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LG05 TFV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,564 mi
Last recorded164,564 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 TFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 164,564 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point slightly deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear corrosion surface

Fail 19 Aug 2023 164,551 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point slightly deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear corrosion surface

Pass 8 Mar 2022 163,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 159,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 159,716 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 151,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 151,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper front arm bush split/splitting

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside section of exhaust flexi pipe broken

Offside Front Upper front arm bush split/splitting

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 149,582 miles

Centre exhaust and front flexi pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

Fail 2 Mar 2019 149,582 miles

Centre exhaust and front flexi pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Offside Rear Bump stop broken

Pass 24 Feb 2018 148,545 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Covers fitted preventing a full inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm bushes have started to separate.

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop is falling apart

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm bushes have started to separate.

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

Offside Rear bump stop has fallen apart and is loose on shock absorber.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaking from engine

Pass 27 Feb 2017 146,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s lower under tray broken

Pass 24 Feb 2016 139,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x 2 (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended x 2 (2.4.F.3)

both rear bump stops rotting away

Pass 12 Feb 2015 130,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 122,421 miles

Deep cuts in both rear tyres.

Rear brake pads approx 95% worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 110,851 miles

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

slight play in n/s trackrod inner joint

Pass 25 Feb 2012 97,037 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 87,885 miles

Airbag light on dash

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,217 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,433 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,893 miles

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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LG05 TFV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG05 TFV, 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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LG05 TFV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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