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LS05 AKY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,609 mi
Last recorded80,609 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 AKY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 80,609 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 78,338 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 76,004 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 72,217 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor gas leak at flexi joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 66,080 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 64,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,071 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,342 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 58,342 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 55,984 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 55,935 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,753 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,665 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 41,901 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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LS05 AKY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LS05 AKY, 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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LS05 AKY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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