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LJ05 ZVB

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

170,236 mi
Last recorded170,236 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 170,236 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

Offside Rear brake caliper has greasy / oily substance on it

engine fault lamp on

Fail 14 Aug 2017 170,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner shoulder worn

Offside Rear brake caliper has greasy / oily substance on it

engine fault lamp on

Pass 8 Aug 2016 161,672 miles

Offside Front has a cut in the side wall, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 14 Aug 2015 149,339 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 141,200 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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 132,305 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 128,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 112,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 112,602 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 87,139 miles

slight misting of n/s front shock

Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,570 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 65,462 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,334 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 ZVB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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