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LS05 ZVL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,475 mi
Last recorded205,475 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ZVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 205,475 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 178,027 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 162,673 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 162,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 147,440 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 147,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 130,818 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 116,713 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 116,711 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 104,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 104,055 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 93,307 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,203 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,451 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 59,065 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,065 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,277 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,233 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 34,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZVL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

LS05 ZVL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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