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LR05 LHB

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,509 mi
Last recorded87,509 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 LHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 87,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays and covers present preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 12 Nov 2025 87,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Jan 2023 84,974 miles

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))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 80,122 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,902 miles

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2021 76,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235.35.19.93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 72,152 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 72,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 66,190 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,899 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 53,201 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,780 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,163 miles

perishing in sidewall and tread pattern of n/s/r tyre recommend replacement

Fail 21 Mar 2014 48,163 miles

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

perishing in sidewall and tread pattern of n/s/r tyre recommend replacement

Pass 22 Mar 2013 45,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,370 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn sawtoothed on inner edge.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 41,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front lower straight arm ball joints very slight play

n.s.f seat belt slow to retract

n.s.r tyre badly miss shapen on inner edge and starting to lose shape on outer edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front lower straight arm ball joints very slight play

n.s.f seat belt slow to retract

n.s.r tyre badly miss shapen on inner edge and starting to lose shape on outer edge

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2010 36,513 miles

Nail in rear tyre

slight tyre wall damage and wheel rim

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,899 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight damage on tyre walls

Pass 22 Mar 2008 27,753 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LHB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 LHB registered?

LR05 LHB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LR05 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 LHB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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