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LS05 DJV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

189,026 mi
Last recorded189,026 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DJV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 189,026 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 179,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake disk dust shield rattling

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 176,773 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 170,171 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 160,729 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 150,573 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on all of underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2018 136,983 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 126,218 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 126,218 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 118,170 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driveshaft outer gaiter light weep of grease from end clip

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Corrosion visible within 30cm of rear suspension mountings, (not excessive)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 118,170 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driveshaft outer gaiter light weep of grease from end clip

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Corrosion visible within 30cm of rear suspension mountings, (not excessive)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 110,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 110,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 100,516 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 86,933 miles

EML warning on

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 86,933 miles

EML warning on

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 74,149 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 74,149 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 63,485 miles

nearside and offside both front upper arm bushes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre puncture

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,963 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 38,717 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,559 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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LS05 DJV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LS05 DJV, 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 DJV registered?

LS05 DJV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is LS05 DJV safe to buy?

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