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LS05 JDJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,802 mi
Last recorded172,802 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 JDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 172,802 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 165,449 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

sill covers on sill unable to check

Fail 1 Nov 2022 165,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn left arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn right arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

sill covers on sill unable to check

Pass 31 Aug 2021 149,819 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 149,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,450 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 137,450 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 123,789 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 123,631 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 108,258 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,413 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,249 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 74,248 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2015 69,666 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 69,666 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 63,980 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 58,227 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 53,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 48,206 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 48,206 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 42,015 miles

small crack [less than 10 mm] outside of swept area o/s bottom of windscreen

Pass 5 May 2009 34,997 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 26,255 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 JDJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 JDJ, 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 JDJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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