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OV05 LZA

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

268,040 mi
Last recorded268,040 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 LZA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 268,040 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 268,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 231,996 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 231,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 210,378 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 210,376 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 171,788 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 167,349 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2017 160,427 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 160,427 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 138,892 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 125,465 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 107,102 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 89,754 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 89,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,127 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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OV05 LZA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OV05 LZA, 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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OV05 LZA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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