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LT05 SFY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

204,911 mi
Last recorded204,911 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SFY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 204,911 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 197,416 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2025 197,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 185,577 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 185,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 179,440 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 174,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 169,372 miles

Front Wiper blade poor

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 165,290 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 159,844 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 153,572 miles

all front top arm bushes starting to split

Pass 14 Feb 2017 147,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers juddering

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 140,090 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 132,872 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,761 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 114,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,254 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 94,007 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,228 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 75,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,982 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 56,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SFY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LT05 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

LT05 SFY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LT05 SFY safe to buy?

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