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LM05 YRG

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

224,615 mi
Last recorded224,615 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 YRG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 224,615 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 213,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm as slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 196,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inboard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inboard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Jun 2018 179,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inboard bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 169,931 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 169,931 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 156,821 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear both tyres worn and cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2015 145,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 137,501 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 137,501 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 136,906 miles

nearside rear outer door trim missing

Fail 10 Jul 2012 136,906 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear outer door trim missing

Pass 19 Jul 2011 131,879 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre worn heavily on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2011 131,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres worn heavily on edges

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 119,426 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 97,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2008 84,358 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 84,358 miles

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

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

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 YRG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

LM05 YRG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is LM05 YRG safe to buy?

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