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EF05 LJX

2005 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,631 mi
Last recorded127,631 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LJX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 127,631 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 127,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 121,703 miles

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

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

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 Aug 2021 121,702 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Jul 2020 113,892 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have slight cracking in between treads

Pass 25 Jul 2019 110,635 miles

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,524 miles

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

RUST STAIN AROUND N/S ENGINE MOUNTING

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,524 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

RUST STAIN AROUND N/S ENGINE MOUNTING

SILL COVERS FITTED

SOUNDS LIKE A STONE BETWEEN O/S REAR BRAKE DISC AND BACKPLATE

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 97,187 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all tyres wearing uneven

Pass 11 Jul 2017 97,187 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,714 miles

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Fail 1 Jul 2016 87,714 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 79,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 65,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 62,906 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 58,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 52,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 47,437 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 41,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 41,078 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,179 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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EF05 LJX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EF05 LJX, 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 EF05 LJX registered?

EF05 LJX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EF05 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 LJX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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