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LM05 FKW

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,839 mi
Last recorded137,839 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 FKW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 137,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2021 134,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 20 Nov 2020 129,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen slightly damaged/chipped but not affecting driver's view

Pass 18 Jun 2019 122,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/wearing uneven on inner tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2019 122,758 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/wearing uneven on inner tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2018 118,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 107,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 sides edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 92,375 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 76,786 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 7 May 2014 59,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 49,451 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 49,447 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 40,658 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,721 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 27,428 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,146 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 22,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 18,085 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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LM05 FKW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM05 FKW, 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 LM05 FKW registered?

LM05 FKW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is LM05 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 FKW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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