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86 LT

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,104 mi
Last recorded72,104 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 LT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 72,104 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 72,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up in the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up in the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 72,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up in the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up in the wrong direction (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 71,402 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 69,830 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 69,109 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 29 Oct 2019 67,217 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 67,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,220 miles

Coolant leak ()

Hand brake lever travel high

Nearside Front Upper Both

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper both

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,950 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,501 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 55,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,302 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,639 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 41,353 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,715 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 37,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,803 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,524 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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86 LT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 86 LT, 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 86 LT registered?

86 LT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is 86 LT safe to buy?

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