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LS05 AVE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,238 mi
Last recorded201,238 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 AVE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 201,238 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 201,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 190,919 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 176,860 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 176,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 162,168 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 144,840 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake only just passed test

Pass 19 Aug 2014 135,830 miles

screw in off side front tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2014 135,829 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

screw in off side front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2013 126,998 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 119,748 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 110,822 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 80,630 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 80,630 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,771 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LS05 AVE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LS05 AVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS05 AVE registered?

LS05 AVE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is LS05 AVE safe to buy?

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