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LM05 NKW

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,157 mi
Last recorded91,157 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 NKW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 91,157 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 77,219 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 76,514 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,604 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,970 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 72,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 69,413 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 69,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,281 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 63,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 58,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 58,807 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,639 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 51,639 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 48,771 miles

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

offside headlight aim on upper height limit

offside rear tyre perishing

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight wear nearside front tyre outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 48,771 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside headlight aim on upper height limit

offside rear tyre perishing

slight corrosion front brake discs

slight wear nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2012 45,655 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

belly pan fitted

rear pads appear low

Pass 25 Sep 2010 39,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 35,693 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,373 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 NKW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NKW, 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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LM05 NKW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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