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LK05 VHL

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,020 mi
Last recorded30,020 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 VHL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 30,020 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 30,020 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 29,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread wearing low) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread wearing low) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 29,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread wearing low) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread wearing low) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 28,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake wear lamp on

Pass 26 Jan 2023 24,704 miles

Nearside water in headlamp

Offside water in headlamp

Pass 31 Dec 2021 32,474 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 32,474 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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 VHL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHL, 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

How do I check the history of LK05 VHL?

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What year was LK05 VHL registered?

LK05 VHL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is LK05 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 VHL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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