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LV05 GGO

2005 Audi A4

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

216,901 mi
Last recorded216,901 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 GGO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 216,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 205,185 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2025 205,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2024 191,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 157,727 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 157,685 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 146,280 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

No interior mirror

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 146,257 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

No interior mirror

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 136,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Covers fitted

Interior mirror missing

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 131,180 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror missing

covers fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2020 131,155 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror missing

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

both front tyres on 3mm (235/40/18)

covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2019 115,613 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Offside and nearside front upper inner bushes deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,673 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 94,586 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 91,151 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 91,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 85,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 79,732 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 79,732 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 75,422 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 75,230 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 14 May 2012 70,273 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 10 May 2011 61,088 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 54,083 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,752 miles

nearside rear tyre mishaped

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear discs corroded

rear pads approx 60-70% worn

Pass 20 May 2008 36,808 miles

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

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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LV05 GGO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LV05 GGO, 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 LV05 GGO registered?

LV05 GGO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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