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LM05 RPU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,720 mi
Last recorded172,720 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 RPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 172,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 162,030 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel Rim Been Repaired

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 161,676 miles

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

Pass 20 Sep 2017 161,666 miles

n/s/r tyre perished o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r shock absorber wet *** various metal brake pipes corroded both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2017 161,666 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r shock absorber wet *** various metal brake pipes corroded both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2016 160,821 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 160,821 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 159,965 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 158,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2013 156,309 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 156,308 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre is badly worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2012 127,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 127,355 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 88,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 62,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 RPU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

LM05 RPU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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