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LM05 KFN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,702 mi
Last recorded163,702 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 KFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 163,702 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 162,377 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 161,166 miles

Nearside Front sill seam jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front sill seam jacking point corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing inner egde

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear under body surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2023 160,024 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 153,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes cracking

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulders

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake hose deteriorating

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes cracking

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorating

bulb inoperative light on dashboard

Pass 23 Jul 2021 151,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper suspension arms rubber bushes starting to crack

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper suspension arms rubber bushes starting to crack

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 151,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arms rubber bushes starting to crack

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper suspension arms rubber bushes starting to crack

Pass 23 Jul 2020 149,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 149,469 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking under lower plastic trims (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 146,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 146,220 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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing badly on shoulders

steering has slight play offside front

Pass 7 Aug 2018 141,153 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joints dust covers starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2017 136,368 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 7 Aug 2017 136,368 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine oil level low

front tyres wearing on shoulders

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,662 miles

eml light on

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 116,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 108,940 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 108,940 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)

Pass 7 May 2013 95,463 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 83,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 72,845 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,904 miles

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)

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 46,130 miles

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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LM05 KFN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LM05 KFN, 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 LM05 KFN registered?

LM05 KFN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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