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LS05 ZVN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

222,489 mi
Last recorded222,489 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ZVN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 222,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 214,482 miles

parking brake poor on limit

Pass 17 Sep 2019 193,922 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 193,922 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 177,182 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 177,182 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative lower arm front (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative lower arm front (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 160,876 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 141,889 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 141,886 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 123,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 118,910 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 114,750 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 107,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but no cords visable

Pass 20 Mar 2012 101,667 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

OSR tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2012 101,666 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,812 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 85,080 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 61,400 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,400 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Aug 2008 67,239 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,239 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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LS05 ZVN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

LS05 ZVN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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