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LS05 DKE

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,591 mi
Last recorded145,591 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DKE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 145,591 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 141,764 miles

Coolant leak ()

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))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 141,733 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 135,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2022 128,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 124,757 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 116,817 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 111,214 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 111,194 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer position lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 107,651 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 104,711 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 104,711 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 95,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 82,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 70,300 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,214 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,010 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,548 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2010 41,548 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2009 36,872 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,725 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 DKE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DKE, 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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LS05 DKE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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