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EF05 LKU

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,058 mi
Last recorded105,058 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 105,058 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake 17%

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2022 97,991 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 94,593 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,077 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 93,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,926 miles

Back box deteriorating

Front Both headlights reduced pattern

Offside Front Outer Slight misting

Fail 28 Aug 2018 92,900 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Back box deteriorating

Front Both headlights reduced pattern

Offside Front Outer Slight misting

Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,969 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow appears to be not getting full vacuum possible leak (3.3.E.6)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 90,940 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake vacuum build up slow appears to be not getting full vacuum possible leak (3.3.E.6)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,202 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn near to limit

Offside Rear Tyre, walls cracking

Rear brake hoses , cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Handbrake lever touching arm rest when operated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 80,826 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 78,400 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 78,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 69,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,867 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,413 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 50,413 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 34,152 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,439 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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EF05 LKU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF05 LKU, 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 EF05 LKU registered?

EF05 LKU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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