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LUI 8720

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,951 mi
Last recorded157,951 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 8720
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 157,951 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2021 157,947 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 152,716 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2020 152,716 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 147,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake pad warning light on

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2019 147,794 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 141,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2017 128,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outter face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust center section outter skin corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2017 128,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outter face (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust center section outter skin corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 112,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 99,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 84,930 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 83,616 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 65,790 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,656 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,236 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 38,364 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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LUI 8720 is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LUI 8720, 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 LUI 8720 registered?

LUI 8720 is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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