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LT05 AOS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,357 mi
Last recorded140,357 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 AOS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 140,357 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 129,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 113,560 miles

Nearside Front inner track rod slight play

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 106,577 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 106,577 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 101,083 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 93,378 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2012 91,418 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 May 2012 91,404 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2011 75,519 miles

Front & rear No:plate characters not solid black but look black from aprox 20 meters

Front wipers poor

N/s/f & O/s/rear tyres w rated, O/s/f & N/s/rear w rated

O/s/rear tyre has severel cuts to cords

Fail 5 May 2011 75,519 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on

Front & rear No:plate characters not solid black but look black from aprox 20 meters

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

Front wipers poor

N/s/f & O/s/rear tyres w rated, O/s/f & N/s/rear w rated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/rear tyre has severel cuts to cords

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 62,999 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 62,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light ON

Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 41,050 miles

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

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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LT05 AOS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol 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 LT05 AOS, 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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LT05 AOS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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