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B5 LYK

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

219,039 mi
Last recorded219,039 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 LYK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 219,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2025 212,995 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 206,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 200,548 miles

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))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 194,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 189,403 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 183,877 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 174,877 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 165,585 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 155,077 miles

cars lowered so used decal to test brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2016 148,080 miles

Engine & Under tray(s) fitted

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 144,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 144,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 137,106 miles

surface corrosion on n/s/f + o/s/f brake discs

Fail 18 Feb 2014 137,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on n/s/f + o/s/f brake discs

Pass 17 Apr 2013 136,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2013 136,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, perished and cracking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,465 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 122,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 97,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 82,983 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,418 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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B5 LYK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 B5 LYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 LYK registered?

B5 LYK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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