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EF05 LLJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

167,061 mi
Last recorded167,061 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 167,061 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 159,213 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 158,827 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 153,365 miles

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

all tyres have cuts to the tread

under tray and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle under side

Fail 7 Jul 2018 153,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

all tyres have cuts to the tread

under tray and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle under side

Pass 10 Jul 2017 145,216 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front lower balljoint gaiters perished

Fail 10 Jul 2017 145,216 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working will need new bulb holders x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside and offside front lower balljoint gaiters perished

Pass 14 Jul 2016 140,254 miles

all front balljoint covers perished

both front shockabsorbers weeping fluid

offside front upper suspension arm bush in a poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2016 140,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all front balljoint covers perished

both front shockabsorbers weeping fluid

offside front upper suspension arm bush in a poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2015 135,310 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2015 135,310 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 128,975 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 128,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 119,390 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 112,039 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Near side front tyre smooth on both edges.

Pass 8 Jul 2011 106,507 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 100,726 miles

both front tyres smooth on inner edges and have some sidewall damage

Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,096 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,220 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 LLJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc 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 EF05 LLJ, 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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EF05 LLJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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