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LR05 PTU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,587 mi
Last recorded142,587 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 PTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 142,587 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 139,353 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 132,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 125,775 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT ALSO FRONT EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 117,410 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 113,841 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 108,034 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,844 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,338 miles

Engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 84,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,791 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 76,791 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,360 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to show signs of perishing.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,543 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,898 miles

2 CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,198 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 38,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,499 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 PTU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LR05 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

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

Is LR05 PTU safe to buy?

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