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LR05 VCE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,181 mi
Last recorded120,181 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 120,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 120,181 miles

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corosion

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view below 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 111,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,987 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 104,986 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 102,546 miles

Both rear brake flexy hoses cracking

Nearside front road wheel inner bead rim distorted slightly

Offside front tyre outer side wall has a tear no cords or ply showing

Offside rear tyre outer side wall has small tears no cords or ply showing

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 25 Jul 2017 102,544 miles

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

Both rear brake flexy hoses cracking

Nearside front road wheel inner bead rim distorted slightly

Offside front tyre outer side wall has a tear no cords or ply showing

Offside rear tyre outer side wall has small tears no cords or ply showing

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,318 miles

near side front road wheel inner bead rim distorted slightly

near side front tyre worn inner & outer edges & outer side wall has small tears no cords showing

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 13 Jul 2016 96,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint inner (2.5.B.1a)

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

near side front road wheel inner bead rim distorted slightly

near side front tyre worn inner & outer edges & outer side wall has small tears no cords showing

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,063 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 65,993 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,919 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,911 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,720 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 44,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 37,321 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 VCE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

LR05 VCE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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