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LR05 HCP

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,961 mi
Last recorded136,961 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 HCP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 136,961 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F both upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 127,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 114,754 miles

Rear brake hoses perished

front lower suspension arm dust covers deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2018 106,541 miles

both front lower frontmost suspension arm dust covers deteriorated

both rear brake hoses perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 95,345 miles

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

both front lower frontmost suspension arm dust covers deteriorated

both rear brake hoses perished

o/s headlight beam image poor

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Feb 2016 86,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,383 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,836 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,443 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,695 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres perishing

offside rear seat belt clasp surround incomplete

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,988 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,274 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 47,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2009 47,121 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 47,121 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,053 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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LR05 HCP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 LR05 HCP, 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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LR05 HCP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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