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LT05 FGE

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,056 mi
Last recorded145,056 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FGE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 145,056 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 145,056 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 136,811 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 136,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 128,077 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Handbrake just met limits

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Surface corrosion rear discs

Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,784 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

hand brake 16% requires attension

Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,745 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 110,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,572 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper inner both are slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s both slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake fluid has been over filled has fluid spillage around filler cap

Pass 12 Jan 2019 98,497 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 90,540 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 80,721 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 80,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,793 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,704 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,561 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 59,561 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,063 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 53,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,730 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,458 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,160 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 38,958 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 38,958 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre perished & cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,032 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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LT05 FGE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FGE, 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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LT05 FGE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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