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MA05 LWV

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

173,799 mi
Last recorded173,799 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 LWV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 173,799 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 169,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 166,694 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 166,692 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 162,921 miles

Emissions regulations only just met

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225 40 18) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 162,919 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions regulations only just met

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 160,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 153,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 151,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 147,469 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 143,124 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 139,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 136,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 132,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 126,122 miles

air bag light lit on dash will fail next test

Pass 23 Mar 2011 119,370 miles

brake fluctuation just in tolerances

front discs worn / scored and corroding

large nail/screw in o/s/r tyre recommend further inspection

unable to see front inner brake pad thickness

Pass 8 Mar 2010 110,221 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 110,221 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 97,712 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,119 miles

Damage to offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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MA05 LWV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MA05 LWV, 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 MA05 LWV registered?

MA05 LWV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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