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LS05 DDA

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,228 mi
Last recorded182,228 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 182,228 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 182,169 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 172,106 miles

Exhaust center clamp broken

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also disc showing signs of heat (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 159,573 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 159,573 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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 155,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2016 151,235 miles

main silencer condition poor

slight blow rear silencer

Pass 15 Jun 2015 144,754 miles

exhaust condition poor and slight blow from rear silencer

n/side/front top suspension arms inner bushes split

Pass 6 Jun 2014 139,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 133,519 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 127,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 121,649 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 117,455 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 111,900 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 96,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

plastic stop for rear anti roll bar cracked at mount point

Pass 5 Feb 2009 96,341 miles

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

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

plastic stop for rear anti roll bar cracked at mount point

Fail 17 Mar 2008 82,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 82,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LS05 DDA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LS05 DDA, 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 LS05 DDA registered?

LS05 DDA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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