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LT05 SFX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,194 mi
Last recorded166,194 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 166,194 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 164,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 157,856 miles

both rear tyre pressures low

brake fluid between min and max

cracking to the lower section of the windscreen

os and n/s top suspension arm inner busher are split but not resulting in excessive play

signs of wear to the o/s and n/s rear top arm outer bushes

slight imbalance and grab from the rear brakes

some corrosion and scoring to the rear brake discs

some cracking to the o/s/r brake hose

some play in the n/s/f rear arm inner bush but is not resulting in exceesive movement

the boot release and secure latch will require attention

the drive belt and possible tensioner may require attention

the n/s/r tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

the o/s/r tyre is slightly deformed

water level in the engine low

Fail 19 Mar 2014 157,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre pressures low

brake fluid between min and max

cracking to the lower section of the windscreen

os and n/s top suspension arm inner busher are split but not resulting in excessive play

signs of wear to the o/s and n/s rear top arm outer bushes

slight imbalance and grab from the rear brakes

some corrosion and scoring to the rear brake discs

some cracking to the o/s/r brake hose

some play in the n/s/f rear arm inner bush but is not resulting in exceesive movement

the boot release and secure latch will require attention

the drive belt and possible tensioner may require attention

the n/s/r tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

the o/s/r tyre is slightly deformed

water level in the engine low

Pass 16 Mar 2013 146,890 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 123,654 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 98,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 98,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 76,027 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,933 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,588 miles

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

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

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 SFX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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