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LR05 HLH

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

202,317 mi
Last recorded202,317 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 HLH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 202,317 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade defective

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated (all brake pads appear satisfactory)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing visible both n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 197,230 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2025 197,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced All rear side lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 192,684 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 192,684 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 188,118 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 187,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bold on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 181,793 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 176,734 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 172,615 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 May 2019 168,960 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 168,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 164,166 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 155,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 148,141 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 143,904 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 143,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 128,194 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 113,671 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,692 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,529 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 77,358 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 77,358 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 71,866 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 64,008 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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LR05 HLH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HLH, 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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LR05 HLH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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