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Audi A4

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LS05 DKAMOT history

LS05 DKA is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 285,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LS05 DKA silver Audi A4 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
285,761 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 DKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A4
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 DKA was last recorded at 285,761 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 3,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
282,660 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,101 miles
Average per year
12,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 285,761 miles
  • 2024 – 282,660 miles
  • 2023 – 282,046 miles
  • 2022 – 276,441 miles
  • 2021 – 273,643 miles
  • 2020 – 272,699 miles
  • 2019 – 269,561 miles
  • 2018 – 267,052 miles
  • 2017 – 263,058 miles
  • 2016 – 259,016 miles
  • 2015 – 246,099 miles
  • 2013 – 199,081 miles
  • 2012 – 176,015 miles
  • 2011 – 151,337 miles
  • 2010 – 131,715 miles
  • 2009 – 99,766 miles
  • 2008 – 71,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass285,761 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass285,761 miles (+3,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    285,761 miles
    Test number
    446917566976
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass282,660 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    282,660 miles
    Test number
    426073339971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass282,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    282,046 miles
    Test number
    522660448791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail282,046 miles (+5,605)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,046 miles
    Test number
    871704156595
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass276,441 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    276,441 miles
    Test number
    685809536835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass273,643 miles (+33)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    273,643 miles
    Test number
    476405363211
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail273,610 miles (+911)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,610 miles
    Test number
    226836067161
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal firm on application

  8. Pass272,699 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    272,699 miles
    Test number
    271072567647
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail272,690 miles (+3,129)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,690 miles
    Test number
    396217559865
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass269,561 miles (+2,509)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    269,561 miles
    Test number
    977830608453
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass267,052 miles (+3,994)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    267,052 miles
    Test number
    791273551699
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass263,058 miles (+4,042)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    263,058 miles
    Test number
    116298858574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass259,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    259,016 miles
    Test number
    266975463424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail259,016 miles (+12,917)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,016 miles
    Test number
    625348059167
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass246,099 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    246,099 miles
    Test number
    966946475125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail246,093 miles (+47,012)7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,093 miles
    Test number
    645386575140
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass199,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    199,081 miles
    Test number
    489664483123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail199,081 miles (+23,066)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,081 miles
    Test number
    846844683173
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass176,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    176,015 miles
    Test number
    877850882191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail176,015 miles (+24,678)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,015 miles
    Test number
    208990382494
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass151,337 miles (+19,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    151,337 miles
    Test number
    919159371180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass131,715 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    131,715 miles
    Test number
    352546780143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald inner edge

  23. Fail131,715 miles (+31,949)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,715 miles
    Test number
    833133580132
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald inner edge

  24. Pass99,766 miles (+28,398)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    99,766 miles
    Test number
    930837049131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,368 miles
    Test number
    922888048180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS05 DKA

Does LS05 DKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 DKA is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS05 DKA?
The MOT on LS05 DKA is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 DKA done?
LS05 DKA was recorded at 285,761 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 12,245 miles a year.
Has LS05 DKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 DKA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 DKA 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 LS05 DKA find?
LS05 DKA passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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