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LM05 VWA

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,693 mi
Last recorded167,693 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 VWA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 167,693 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 158,887 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 158,886 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 152,724 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 152,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Arms Inner Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Arms Inner Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 148,567 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 130,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 124,012 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

The tread of front tyres wearing low on inner edges

The vehicle has been lowered to the extent it makes examination of some components extremely difficult

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

The tyres fitted to the wide rear rims look to be overstretched leaving a gap between tyre & rim

Pass 17 Aug 2016 118,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,595 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is excessively stretched

Offside Rear tyre excessively stretched

Pass 18 Aug 2014 100,955 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,446 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,478 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,095 miles

offside cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,113 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,865 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 57,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,374 miles

Offside 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 VWA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol 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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

LM05 VWA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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