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N23 LAV

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,320 mi
Last recorded66,320 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 LAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 66,320 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 66,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 65,981 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 65,979 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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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N23 LAV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N23 LAV, 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 N23 LAV registered?

N23 LAV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is N23 LAV safe to buy?

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