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LH05 AEU

2005 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,099 mi
Last recorded153,099 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH05 AEU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 153,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp Lenses Faded, But Still Provide Sufficient Beam Image

Rear Exhaust Stabiliser Bracket Broken Off, But System Still Secure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 151,301 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 151,301 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 143,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 134,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 122,669 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 122,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 112,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 102,791 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip on NS (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,562 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake pads very low

Fail 23 Mar 2018 94,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting and leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,628 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 79,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. due to vehicle damage (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,179 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 64,752 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2014 56,358 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2014 56,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,437 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,212 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,086 miles

Front wipers smeary

Pass 20 Oct 2009 34,820 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 27,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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LH05 AEU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Purple with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LH05 AEU, 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 LH05 AEU registered?

LH05 AEU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is LH05 AEU safe to buy?

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