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LG05 VHT

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,818 mi
Last recorded144,818 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 VHT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 144,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 137,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 135,906 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 135,906 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 122,085 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 122,085 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 113,859 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 102,423 miles

Front tyres worn low on shoulders

Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,370 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,324 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 72,473 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 72,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,659 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,762 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre tread worn on the outer edge

nearside rear anti roll bar mounting bush sleeve cracked

offside front tyre tread worn on the outer edge

offside rear anti roll bar mounting bush sleeve cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,429 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 45,012 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,635 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 41,635 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,930 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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LG05 VHT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VHT, 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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What year was LG05 VHT registered?

LG05 VHT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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