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LK05 TYU

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,013 mi
Last recorded177,013 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 TYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 177,013 miles

Bonnet release lever faulty

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 177,008 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear inner bush worn to excess front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn of front inner suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated inner edge bald (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 171,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 170,021 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 166,972 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 162,667 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 162,667 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 153,990 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 149,230 miles

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

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2016 149,230 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (rear Banana arm ) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (rear banana arm) (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 143,791 miles

advise outer sill covers fitted

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

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

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner tread blocks (stepping effect)

advise front and rear inner arch liners fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 134,664 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 128,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 124,012 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 124,012 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 103,341 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 103,341 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,765 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,759 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,958 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,693 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,414 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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 TYU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LK05 TYU, 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 LK05 TYU registered?

LK05 TYU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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