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LF05 GKO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,794 mi
Last recorded146,794 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 GKO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 146,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 146,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 144,863 miles

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

headlights cloudy

Fail 5 Sep 2024 144,863 miles

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

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

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

headlights cloudy

Pass 4 Sep 2023 142,628 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 140,143 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 140,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 137,258 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mount leaking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 137,258 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess mount leaking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 134,406 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - forward arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 134,406 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - forward arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 130,425 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 130,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 ZR 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 123,929 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 123,927 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 116,829 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 108,454 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 101,173 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,497 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,395 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 91,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,779 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,166 miles

unable to carry out full underside inspection due to under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,754 miles

Nearside Rear 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 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 5 Sep 2008 40,805 miles

Nearside 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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LF05 GKO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF05 GKO, 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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LF05 GKO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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