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LV05 UDM

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 UDM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 97,046 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 96,141 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 96,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 96,094 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour output pale (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 5 May 2023 81,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 79,082 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 79,079 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 79,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 79,079 miles

all four brake disc and pads low

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 2 May 2019 78,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,652 miles

? knock front suspension

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

n/s rear tyre perishing 235/40/18

Pass 2 Nov 2016 67,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,975 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 60,925 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,253 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 54,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,014 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,374 miles

front no plate cracked but readable

nearside rear disc scored on inner edge but not excessive

Fail 26 Sep 2011 35,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front no plate cracked but readable

nearside rear disc scored on inner edge but not excessive

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,536 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 22,452 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2009 22,452 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,875 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 UDM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol 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 LV05 UDM, 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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LV05 UDM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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