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LT05 FDU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,023 mi
Last recorded149,023 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 149,023 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 149,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 145,169 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 145,168 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 141,231 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 141,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2020 137,654 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 137,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 130,531 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 130,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 124,584 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 118,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn thin

low parking brake efficiency

possible ABS fault?

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Fail 10 Jan 2017 117,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn thin

low parking brake efficiency

possible ABS fault?

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 8 Dec 2015 112,762 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 8 Dec 2015

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 8 Dec 2015
Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,705 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 93,067 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,226 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 78,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 69,391 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 69,391 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 62,005 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,631 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,342 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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LT05 FDU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT05 FDU, 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 FDU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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