CarVerify

Free Car Check

LA05 AXY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,346 mi
Last recorded189,346 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 AXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 189,346 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cooler has a light misting of fuel

Fail 15 Aug 2019 189,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cooler has a light misting of fuel

Pass 28 Aug 2018 179,256 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both are worn/rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 169,185 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 169,185 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 157,912 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 157,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 147,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 137,821 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 137,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres bald on outer edges

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 2 Sep 2013 131,236 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 129,036 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 126,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 116,529 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 116,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 106,420 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 106,420 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 102,210 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 102,210 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LA05 AXY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LA05 AXY, 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

How do I check the history of LA05 AXY?

You can check the full history of LA05 AXY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LA05 AXY registered?

LA05 AXY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is LA05 AXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 AXY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA05 AXY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LA05 AXY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.