
Audi A4
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,986 cc
LS05 JDUMOT history
LS05 JDU is a silver diesel Audi A4 first used on 5 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 137,210 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 137,210 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,862 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 JDU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A4
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,986 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 5 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 JDU was last recorded at 137,210 miles on 22 Jan 2022, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 136,912 miles · 28 Jul 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 298 miles
- Average per year
- 3,862 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 137,210 miles
- 2020 – 136,912 miles
- 2019 – 135,440 miles
- 2018 – 129,849 miles
- 2017 – 122,875 miles
- 2016 – 115,804 miles
- 2015 – 102,641 miles
- 2014 – 91,735 miles
- 2008 – 84,264 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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.
Oil leaking excessively from engine
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Registration plate incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Registration plate incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
15 tests since 7 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,210 miles (+298)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 137,210 miles
- Test number
- 598536596248
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,912 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 136,912 miles
- Test number
- 219619949574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,898 miles (+1,458)1 dangerous13 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,898 miles
- Test number
- 375893864555
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass135,440 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 135,440 miles
- Test number
- 404770191881
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail135,439 miles (+5,590)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,439 miles
- Test number
- 439669955662
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Pass129,849 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 129,849 miles
- Test number
- 689675835104
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,847 miles (+6,972)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,847 miles
- Test number
- 445120225214
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass122,875 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 122,875 miles
- Test number
- 531976789328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail122,852 miles (+7,048)2 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,852 miles
- Test number
- 492354163371
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrake performance not tested due too o/s/r leak (3.7.A.1)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass115,804 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 115,804 miles
- Test number
- 823451687954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,804 miles (+20)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,804 miles
- Test number
- 266237254160
- DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Fail115,784 miles (+13,143)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,784 miles
- Test number
- 324339771047
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass102,641 miles (+10,906)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 102,641 miles
- Test number
- 889566995113
- NoteOil leak
Pass91,735 miles (+7,471)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 91,735 miles
- Test number
- 225157594165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,264 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2009
- Odometer
- 84,264 miles
- Test number
- 962248828120
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Questions about LS05 JDU
- Does LS05 JDU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 JDU expired on 21 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 JDU?
- The MOT on LS05 JDU expired on 21 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 JDU done?
- LS05 JDU was recorded at 137,210 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2022, an average of 3,862 miles a year.
- Has LS05 JDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 JDU has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS05 JDU 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 JDU find?
- LS05 JDU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; oil leak, but not excessive.
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