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LK05 UTO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,740 mi
Last recorded74,740 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 UTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 74,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod have excessive play

Pass 19 Sep 2023 72,784 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,507 miles

Lower steering u/jay has play

Nearside Front Inner track rod end has play

Pass 28 Aug 2021 67,918 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 67,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,902 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 65,890 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ***STRONG ADVISE*** ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ***STRONG ADVISE*** ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 62,792 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 62,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,985 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm bush worn

Offside Front inner steering arm worn

Offside Front lower suspension arm bush worn

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,004 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 57,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,260 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,910 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,638 miles

All 4 front top arm bushes slightly deteriorated, no movement.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,068 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,008 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,917 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 31 Mar 2008 21,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UTO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UTO, 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 UTO registered?

LK05 UTO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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