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LW05 PZF

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,062 mi
Last recorded195,062 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 PZF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 195,062 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 194,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 188,314 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 3 May 2017 188,314 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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

Pass 13 May 2016 179,233 miles

EML

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 179,232 miles

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

EML

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 173,404 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 173,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 162,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 150,429 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r and o/s/r abnormal tyre tread wear

Pass 5 May 2012 132,153 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 117,791 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 103,247 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 80,700 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 54,567 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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LW05 PZF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LW05 PZF, 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 LW05 PZF registered?

LW05 PZF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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