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LR05 FHY

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,079 mi
Last recorded132,079 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 FHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 132,079 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 129,567 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 129,567 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,396 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 123,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 123,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 118,243 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 118,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 114,511 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 110,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 105,710 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 105,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,155 miles

nearside & offside front tyres outer walls damaged & treads close to tread wear indicators

Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 84,982 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Offside front tyre has cut to inner sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,428 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 80,428 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 69,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 58,754 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 58,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 48,426 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,326 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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LR05 FHY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR05 FHY, 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

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What year was LR05 FHY registered?

LR05 FHY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LR05 FHY safe to buy?

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