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EF05 LLE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,561 mi
Last recorded76,561 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,561 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 76,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 75,258 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 74,115 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 72,646 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 72,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected green light shown (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 71,265 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,390 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,840 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 66,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,360 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,951 miles

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,914 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,272 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 57,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 57,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 55,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2013 55,941 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 54,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2011 51,304 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 48,851 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,609 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 36,661 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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EF05 LLE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF05 LLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 LLE registered?

EF05 LLE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is EF05 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 LLE shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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