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EF05 LVD

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,374 mi
Last recorded117,374 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LVD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 114,740 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 112,883 miles

Front drive shaft oil seals leaking slightly.

Fail 14 Nov 2023 112,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front drive shaft oil seals leaking slightly.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 110,819 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 108,040 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,062 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 104,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust rusty no blow

Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,361 miles

Uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,372 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 94,372 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 84,769 miles

O/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

Slight corrosion rear exhaust section

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,223 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 72,015 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 64,251 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,283 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 51,670 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 46,089 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 46,089 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 39,235 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 29,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,902 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 LVD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LVD, 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 LVD registered?

EF05 LVD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is EF05 LVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 LVD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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