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L7 JDE

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,593 mi
Last recorded88,593 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 JDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 88,593 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 88,586 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 86,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop split and damaged

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop split and damaged

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 84,104 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,413 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 79,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 77,682 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 76,035 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 73,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,345 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 64,267 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 59,993 miles

FRONT and REAR discs slightly lipped

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 54,335 miles

front number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 2 Sep 2013 54,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,078 miles

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

cut in both rear tyre walls not into ply

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,033 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,915 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,514 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,523 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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L7 JDE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L7 JDE, 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 L7 JDE registered?

L7 JDE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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