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LS05 ESF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,638 mi
Last recorded119,638 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ESF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 119,638 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2018 111,910 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 103,568 miles

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

both lower front suspension arm inner bushes worn

Pass 8 Jan 2016 95,756 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 90,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,266 miles

n/s/r wheel slioghtly buckled

rear indicators pale

Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,167 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 68,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 54,020 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,439 miles

advise n/s/r tyre is getting close to the limits.

advise o/s/r tyre is warn on the inner shoulder.

Fail 21 Oct 2010 53,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise n/s/r tyre is getting close to the limits.

advise o/s/r tyre is warn on the inner shoulder.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,133 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 41,778 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 5 Jul 2008 41,778 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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 ESF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS05 ESF, 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 LS05 ESF registered?

LS05 ESF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is LS05 ESF safe to buy?

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