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EF05 LKY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,022 mi
Last recorded139,022 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LKY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 139,022 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 123,075 miles

All tyres badly worn/ bald and/ or almost through to cords on inner and outer edges

Emissions high

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 123,075 miles

All tyres badly worn/ bald and/ or almost through to cords on inner and outer edges

Emissions high

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 107,532 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2016 107,530 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 92,848 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 85,294 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 75,846 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 75,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,542 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,069 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,875 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,742 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,114 miles

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

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 LKY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF05 LKY, 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 LKY registered?

EF05 LKY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is EF05 LKY safe to buy?

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