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LW05 PZJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

219,385 mi
Last recorded219,385 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 PZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2026 219,385 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2025 214,755 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 199,770 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))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 183,057 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 183,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 169,345 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 169,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 158,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 158,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 146,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 126,024 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, transfur box and rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 107,540 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended inner wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 87,358 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2017 87,195 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,569 miles

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

both front tyres wearing edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 63,283 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,993 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,185 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,713 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.5 mm

Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,891 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 PZJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LW05 PZJ, 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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LW05 PZJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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