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LT05 FDO

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,096 mi
Last recorded76,096 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 76,096 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 73,119 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Sep 2025 73,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Sep 2024 72,003 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 72,003 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,388 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 70,388 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,796 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 27,889 miles

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

both rear tyres showing deterioration and worn outer edges, close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre worn inner & outer edges, inner side wall deterioration

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge - TRACKING MAY NEED ADJUSTMENT

Pass 25 Oct 2008 23,243 miles

all tyres wearing low

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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LT05 FDO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LT05 FDO, 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 LT05 FDO registered?

LT05 FDO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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