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L40 LER

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,260 mi
Last recorded92,260 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 LER
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 92,260 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 92,260 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 88,285 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 85,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 80,902 miles

both front tyres are close to legal limit/worn on edges

osf/nsf inner side of brake discs have some scoring but not seriously effecting brake performance

Pass 7 May 2021 69,931 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2021 69,931 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 68,461 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 68,467 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 66,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,117 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 65,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 54,610 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,579 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 44,579 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,920 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 15,614 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,713 miles

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

Offside Outer 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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L40 LER is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L40 LER, 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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What year was L40 LER registered?

L40 LER is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is L40 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 LER shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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