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LM05 KGA

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

206,583 mi
Last recorded206,583 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 KGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 206,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 202,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 202,957 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 202,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 199,934 miles

Both head lamps glazing over and beam images fading

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 199,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head lamps glazing over and beam images fading

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside 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 8 Sep 2021 187,699 miles

Both head lamps glazing over

Both rear shock absorber dust cover/ bump stops loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 187,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both head lamps glazing over

Both rear shock absorber dust cover/ bump stops loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 170,705 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Both suspension bump stops detached.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 154,365 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 154,365 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))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 143,437 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect osf/nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid a little low

Fail 23 Aug 2018 143,322 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded osr/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect osf/nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid a little low

Pass 29 Jul 2017 129,314 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os, front and rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ns wiper smeary

Fail 29 Jul 2017 129,314 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os, front and rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

ns wiper smeary

Pass 30 Apr 2016 116,518 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 108,241 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,807 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 102,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 102,231 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 99,346 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,220 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,775 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wearing on the edges

Pass 21 Jul 2009 85,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,342 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 82,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 KGA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LM05 KGA, 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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LM05 KGA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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