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LM05 RNN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,231 mi
Last recorded84,231 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 RNN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 84,231 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 84,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,026 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 77,660 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 77,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 77,067 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 46,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2020 45,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 44,756 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 44,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 43,882 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 9 May 2017 42,501 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Front Tyre perished BOTH

Rear Tyre perished BOTH

Pass 4 May 2016 41,662 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front tyre wear on outside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front tyre wear on outside edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 30 Apr 2015 40,412 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 8 May 2014 38,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wind screen chip

Fail 8 May 2014 38,639 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wind screen chip

Pass 13 May 2013 34,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 32,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,444 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 31,444 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 29,976 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 2009 28,543 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,383 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 RNN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RNN, 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 RNN registered?

LM05 RNN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is LM05 RNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 RNN shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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