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LR05 EYA

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

153,858 mi
Last recorded153,858 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 EYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 153,858 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension bushes front & rear perished

Fail 24 Jun 2024 153,853 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension bushes front & rear perished

Pass 23 Jun 2023 147,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 147,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 145,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 145,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 141,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 139,129 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 139,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 136,008 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 136,007 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,101 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 132,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,086 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 127,048 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,319 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 120,224 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 110,916 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 110,906 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,018 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 98,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 93,188 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 93,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,294 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 85,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,185 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,355 miles

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

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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LR05 EYA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LR05 EYA, 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 LR05 EYA registered?

LR05 EYA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is LR05 EYA safe to buy?

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