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LR05 PVN

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,455 mi
Last recorded114,455 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 PVN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 114,455 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to nsf of vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2024 114,050 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 114,050 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,699 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 109,693 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 96,227 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 96,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 91,379 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,542 miles

both rear shockabsorbers weak

Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,783 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,454 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 77,877 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 77,877 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 67,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f both lower arms bushes worn

n/s/f both upper arms split and very worn bushes

o/s/f both lower arm bushes worn

o/s/f both upper arms split and very worn bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f both lower arms bushes worn

n/s/f both upper arms split and very worn bushes

o/s/f both lower arm bushes worn

o/s/f both upper arms split and very worn bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside rear exhaust box knocking on body.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,202 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,468 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 PVN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

LR05 PVN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is LR05 PVN safe to buy?

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