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Audi A4

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LD05 FBAMOT history

LD05 FBA is a grey diesel Audi A4 first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 273,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

LD05 FBA grey Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Audi A4, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
273,498 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD05 FBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD05 FBA was last recorded at 273,498 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,965 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
533 miles
Average per year
12,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 273,498 miles
  • 2024 – 262,733 miles
  • 2023 – 251,185 miles
  • 2022 – 241,508 miles
  • 2021 – 230,881 miles
  • 2020 – 220,613 miles
  • 2019 – 211,180 miles
  • 2018 – 200,325 miles
  • 2017 – 189,093 miles
  • 2016 – 178,070 miles
  • 2015 – 162,745 miles
  • 2014 – 148,797 miles
  • 2013 – 133,871 miles
  • 2012 – 118,758 miles
  • 2011 – 106,356 miles
  • 2010 – 93,254 miles
  • 2009 – 79,888 miles
  • 2008 – 65,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,498 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also inner edge devoid of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,498 miles (+533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    273,498 miles
    Test number
    920394954227
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail272,965 miles (+10,232)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,965 miles
    Test number
    839520178869
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass262,733 miles (+11,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    262,733 miles
    Test number
    667247446453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass251,185 miles (+9,677)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    251,185 miles
    Test number
    790243258080
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass241,508 miles (+252)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    241,508 miles
    Test number
    204243143537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail241,256 miles (+10,375)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,256 miles
    Test number
    503146409224
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit also inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass230,881 miles (+10,268)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    230,881 miles
    Test number
    688479416595
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass220,613 miles (+9,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    220,613 miles
    Test number
    213714549938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass211,180 miles (+10,855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    211,180 miles
    Test number
    734945732381
    • AdvisoryEmissions just met minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass200,325 miles (+11,232)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    200,325 miles
    Test number
    517747455995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass189,093 miles (+11,023)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    189,093 miles
    Test number
    206387768425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass178,070 miles (+15,325)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    178,070 miles
    Test number
    687068935327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass162,745 miles (+13,948)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    162,745 miles
    Test number
    224067737383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass148,797 miles (+14,926)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    148,797 miles
    Test number
    305148794281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass133,871 miles (+15,113)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    133,871 miles
    Test number
    106999293268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,758 miles (+12,402)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,758 miles
    Test number
    759994092268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,356 miles (+13,102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    106,356 miles
    Test number
    545015291293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,254 miles (+13,366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,254 miles
    Test number
    462193000335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,888 miles (+14,096)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,888 miles
    Test number
    732394609388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,792 miles3 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,792 miles
    Test number
    220863828340
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteREAR REGISTRATION PLATE IS POOR

  21. Pass65,792 miles (+11,357)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,792 miles
    Test number
    491793028436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteREAR REGISTRATION PLATE IS POOR

  22. Pass54,435 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,435 miles
    Test number
    790662838014
    • NoteStone damage screen

Questions about LD05 FBA

Does LD05 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD05 FBA is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD05 FBA?
The MOT on LD05 FBA is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD05 FBA done?
LD05 FBA was recorded at 273,498 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 12,293 miles a year.
Has LD05 FBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD05 FBA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD05 FBA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD05 FBA find?
LD05 FBA passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished, and 1 more.

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