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LS05 JBO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

216,843 mi
Last recorded216,843 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 JBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 216,843 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 205,312 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 205,312 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2021 197,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2021 197,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 186,404 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 166,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 153,850 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 135,327 miles

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

rear seat belts not tested due to heavy load on rear seats

Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 112,378 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 86,922 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 73,690 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 60,482 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,379 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 35,151 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge, also cut to sidewall.

Pass 12 May 2008 24,115 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 24,084 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 JBO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JBO, 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 JBO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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