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FY05 LDL

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,416 mi
Last recorded102,416 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 LDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 102,416 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides lower fronts at front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,285 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 96,276 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2024 88,551 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 83,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 80,691 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 79,590 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 78,939 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 78,939 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 76,803 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 76,386 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,804 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,285 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 72,270 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 67,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,666 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,744 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 54,777 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 54,777 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 46,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 46,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 40,099 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,322 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 34,317 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,458 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,002 miles

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

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

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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FY05 LDL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FY05 LDL, 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 FY05 LDL registered?

FY05 LDL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is FY05 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 LDL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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