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LR05 JOU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,440 mi
Last recorded129,440 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 JOU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 129,440 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 129,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 113,741 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 108,482 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 108,475 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,076 miles

Just acceptable oil leak from engine.

Under vehicle covered.

Fail 29 Oct 2020 107,016 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to failure items. (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Just acceptable oil leak from engine.

Under vehicle covered.

Pass 13 Apr 2019 99,319 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,286 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2018 93,286 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2017 84,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,756 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 71,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,484 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,572 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 64,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,063 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,012 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,128 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,751 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,226 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 26,226 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 JOU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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