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LY05 JDU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,992 mi
Last recorded92,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 JDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 92,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 11 Jun 2025 92,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 88,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 85,755 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,027 miles

FRONT ENGINE UNDER TRAY MISSING

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

OIL LEAKING/DRIPPING FROM ENGINE

Pass 25 Nov 2019 80,027 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 80,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,068 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,068 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,871 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 65,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,218 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 58,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,939 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,440 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 32,417 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 32,417 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,554 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 23,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,793 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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LY05 JDU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY05 JDU, 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 LY05 JDU registered?

LY05 JDU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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