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LT05 URY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

277,928 mi
Last recorded277,928 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 URY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 277,928 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 276,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 276,678 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 276,678 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 275,912 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2023 275,910 miles

Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 26 May 2022 269,189 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 261,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 254,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 242,825 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 228,354 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 215,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 201,673 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 195,245 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 168,620 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 134,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 98,142 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,118 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 81,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,146 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,098 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,977 miles

engine oil level 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 URY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black 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 URY, 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 URY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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