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LR05 JLU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

154,371 mi
Last recorded154,371 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 JLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 154,371 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 151,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 151,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 150,669 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 149,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 146,654 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 146,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 140,453 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 133,983 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 133,972 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 117,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f upper rear arm inner bush worn but not resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 117,534 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 117,424 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 109,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 109,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,760 miles

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

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

e.m light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,201 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 94,200 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,550 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 84,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 78,352 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,089 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,036 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 55,865 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 JLU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

LR05 JLU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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