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LR05 ZFE

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,293 mi
Last recorded109,293 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ZFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 109,293 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 109,293 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 102,366 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 102,366 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,482 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 98,681 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front from inner side (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (forward facing) (2.4.G.2)

chield seats fitted rear seat belt not fully tested

engine cover +under tray fitted obscure some components

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 25 Nov 2015 91,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front upper (rear facing rubber bush split/worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front from inner side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front top (forward facing) arm (2.4.G.2)

chield seats fitted rear seat belt not fully tested

engine cover +under tray fitted obscure some components

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler flap mechanism faulty

offside rear light cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2014 80,213 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel filler flap mechanism faulty

offside rear light cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front and nearside front suspension top arms inner rubber bushes cracking

serious oil leaks

under tray insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2010 40,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 29,898 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,631 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 ZFE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

LR05 ZFE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is LR05 ZFE safe to buy?

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