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LT05 KTL

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

137,471 mi
Last recorded137,471 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 KTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 137,471 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 137,471 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 137,326 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 83,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 83,432 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 79,619 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,950 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 72,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 71,784 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 71,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,706 miles

Rear both tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 17 Apr 2019 65,706 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear both tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2018 58,268 miles

Both Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 58,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,893 miles

rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

Fail 30 Mar 2017 53,893 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

front brake discs showing signs of wear

rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,173 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 51,173 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,025 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 47,025 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,823 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 36,754 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 34,410 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracking on outer wall

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,194 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 26,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake disc warn lipped

rear near side tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear nearside brake binding

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,108 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake disc warn lipped

rear near side tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear nearside brake binding

Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,535 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,737 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,283 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 KTL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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