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AP05 LXU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

247,961 mi
Last recorded247,961 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 247,961 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 233,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 217,430 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 200,047 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 178,458 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable mounting corroded away

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

suspension bushes starting to crack/perish

Pass 29 Jul 2019 174,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 174,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 169,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake hoses cracking/perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2018 169,659 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rear brake hoses cracking/perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2017 164,253 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 164,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 151,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 144,933 miles

n/s wiper splitting

Pass 18 Jul 2014 135,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2013 123,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,486 miles

cannot check n/s/r outer seat belt fully due to child seat fitted at time.not removed.

front tyres have been run under inflated.signs of wearing on inner and outer edges.

rear discs wearing thin.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 78,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,749 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,080 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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AP05 LXU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP05 LXU, 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 AP05 LXU registered?

AP05 LXU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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