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LV05 KAE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,197 mi
Last recorded64,197 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 KAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,197 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 64,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 64,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 63,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,652 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 62,652 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 61,870 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 61,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,067 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 53,361 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2015 53,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,622 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,629 miles

Damage to bonnet

Nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly and perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 40,629 miles

Damage to bonnet

Nearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly and perished

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2012 36,455 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,869 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,719 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,220 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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LV05 KAE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 LV05 KAE, 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 LV05 KAE registered?

LV05 KAE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is LV05 KAE safe to buy?

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