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LT05 SDV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,156 mi
Last recorded105,156 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 105,156 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 104,443 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 104,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre brake light not working

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,877 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 98,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,262 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,587 miles

Offside Front indicator slightly faded

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

both front headlamps dipped beam image slightly blurred/lens deteriorated

both front rear lower arm bushes perished

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear brakes binding slightly

chip in windscreen zone "A" more than 10mm but not obstructing view

exhaust corroded

under body trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,896 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 85,894 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,450 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 81,096 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jan 2013 70,089 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 70,089 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Cant see rear springs fully

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre bald on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,483 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,129 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 55,591 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,400 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 SDV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SDV, 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 LT05 SDV registered?

LT05 SDV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is LT05 SDV safe to buy?

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