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LR05 EJO

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,519 mi
Last recorded162,519 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 EJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 162,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 162,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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 23 Jul 2018 147,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 137,452 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 22 Jul 2016 127,825 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 127,703 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 123,293 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,036 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 113,557 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 100,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 100,790 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 97,526 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 97,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 91,643 miles

front & rear brake discs worn

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 129,795 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 116,472 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 116,469 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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LR05 EJO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR05 EJO, 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 LR05 EJO registered?

LR05 EJO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LR05 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 EJO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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