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LJ05 ZTW

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,066 mi
Last recorded168,066 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 ZTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 168,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Park brake requirements just met

Pass 8 Jul 2017 163,402 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 25 Jun 2016 159,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 151,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rear outer brake disc surface area reduced by corrosion. Brake performance not affected.

Numerous oil leaks seen from under vehicle.Unable to identify locations due to undercovers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2015 151,361 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front "inner" brake pades appear low

N/S rear outer brake disc surface area reduced by corrosion. Brake performance not affected.

Numerous oil leaks seen from under vehicle.Unable to identify locations due to undercovers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 132,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 132,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2013 113,750 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 108,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 108,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,126 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,080 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,820 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,108 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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LJ05 ZTW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJ05 ZTW, 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 LJ05 ZTW registered?

LJ05 ZTW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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