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AF05 LDU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,208 mi
Last recorded151,208 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 LDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 151,208 miles

Central Front Clutch sleeve cylinder leaking

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 151,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch slave leaking

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,679 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 127,537 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 127,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 115,457 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 115,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 104,272 miles

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

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Fail 8 Dec 2018 104,067 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Dec 2017 94,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 14 Dec 2017 94,020 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,906 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,055 miles

Engine cover and undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,982 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,131 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,757 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 50,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 34,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,232 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 24,882 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 21,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre close to limit and going out of shape

Pass 15 Feb 2008 21,366 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit and going out of shape

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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AF05 LDU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF05 LDU, 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 AF05 LDU registered?

AF05 LDU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AF05 LDU safe to buy?

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