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LS05 PXT

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,400 mi
Last recorded110,400 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 PXT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 110,400 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush joints (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 110,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached adjusting nut and bolt loosed and insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front engine bay flexi joint gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 / both sides (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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 108,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 106,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 101,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 13 Sep 2022 101,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 95,535 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,496 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 79,258 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 77,080 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,637 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 74,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 72,306 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,699 miles

rear discs poor condition

various hose ferruls rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2013 67,362 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 67,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2012 64,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,652 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,916 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 53,359 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 53,356 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,995 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 PXT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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