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AV05 LHA

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,286 mi
Last recorded88,286 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 LHA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 88,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,254 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre sleeve clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 85,746 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,582 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 83,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking between treads.

Offside Front Tyre cracking between treads.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking between treads

Pass 19 Feb 2021 81,751 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 81,751 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,904 miles

OIL MISTING TO REAR OF ENGINE

Fail 18 Feb 2020 80,904 miles

OIL MISTING TO REAR OF ENGINE

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 78,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TRACK CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TRACK CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,556 miles

Both the front brake disc inner faces are worn/corroded (OS inner worse)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 67,077 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,876 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,102 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,828 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 31,001 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 23,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,903 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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AV05 LHA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV05 LHA, 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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AV05 LHA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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