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LT05 RGX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

151,815 mi
Last recorded151,815 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 RGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 151,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass dark (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 151,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass dark (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil pressure warning light on

Fail 13 Feb 2023 151,807 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))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 148,092 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front oil warning light.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 148,092 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front oil warning light.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 141,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 141,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 137,582 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 129,365 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 129,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 125,428 miles

Advise EML light on

Fail 31 Jan 2018 125,428 miles

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

Advise EML light on

Pass 18 Jan 2017 119,439 miles

Advise EML light on

Fail 18 Jan 2017 119,439 miles

Advise EML light on

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 113,525 miles

front number plate cracked but not causing to be misread.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 113,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate cracked but not causing to be misread.

Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,453 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 106,453 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 100,628 miles

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

advise cut in tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2013 93,991 miles

drivers door check strap missing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 31 Jan 2013 93,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers door check strap missing

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear nearside inner sidelight not working

rear offside outer side light not working

Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,318 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 88,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 82,586 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 82,586 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 75,435 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 75,435 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 68,051 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,757 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 RGX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 RGX, 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 RGX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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