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LK05 PKZ

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

73,271 mi
Last recorded73,271 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 PKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,271 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 70,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 69,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 60,746 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 52,090 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 52,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2020 42,838 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,057 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 32,780 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 32,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,859 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 26,859 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 22,983 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 20,707 miles

slight oil leaks from n/s/r lower of engine and from diff unit.

Fail 14 Feb 2013 18,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 18,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 15,361 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 15,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak from rear differential.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 11,808 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to its side wall

Fail 18 Feb 2011 11,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to its side wall

Fail 23 Feb 2010 10,385 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,385 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 9,601 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 9,601 miles

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

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

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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LK05 PKZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LK05 PKZ, 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 LK05 PKZ registered?

LK05 PKZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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