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LV05 RVT

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,770 mi
Last recorded90,770 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 RVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 90,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve after cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside number plate lamp dull

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 90,712 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both no headlight pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve after cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 87,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 85,838 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 85,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 83,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 81,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

underbody covers fitted front/rear

Fail 7 Mar 2022 81,772 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

underbody covers fitted front/rear

Pass 2 Mar 2021 73,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,157 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,530 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 50,410 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 46,351 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST CORRODED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WEAR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,731 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 39,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 May 2011 39,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,332 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,086 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,500 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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LV05 RVT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LV05 RVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV05 RVT registered?

LV05 RVT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LV05 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 RVT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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