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LR05 HKT

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

211,535 mi
Last recorded211,535 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 HKT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 211,535 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 211,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 201,986 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 201,986 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 190,958 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 180,195 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake\fuel lines front to back

Pass 12 Apr 2022 167,276 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 152,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 152,047 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 142,772 miles

Nearside Rear 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 disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 141,771 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 132,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 123,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2018 123,129 miles

front number plate cracked

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 112,069 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 112,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,224 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Sep 2014 88,167 miles

both rear brake flexis slighly perished

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 11 Sep 2014 88,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear brake flexis slighly perished

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,683 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,894 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,729 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 HKT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HKT, 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 LR05 HKT registered?

LR05 HKT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is LR05 HKT safe to buy?

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