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LM05 YPV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

190,536 mi
Last recorded190,536 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 YPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 190,536 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 190,536 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 189,217 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 188,303 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 188,303 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 187,284 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 185,515 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 184,098 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 184,098 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 183,310 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 183,310 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 179,612 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 172,859 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 166,964 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 158,460 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 150,945 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 146,652 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 146,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 143,690 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 130,080 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 112,640 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 97,029 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 81,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,208 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 64,532 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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LM05 YPV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LM05 YPV, 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 LM05 YPV registered?

LM05 YPV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is LM05 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 YPV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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