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FG05 LXP

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,894 mi
Last recorded125,894 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LXP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 125,894 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 125,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 122,881 miles

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

front bumper slight damage

Pass 28 Jul 2017 119,284 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate is deteriorated but still readable (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 119,272 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Offside rear seatbelt buckle is broken so seatbelt cannot be fastened (5.2.5a)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate is deteriorated but still readable (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover damaged but still preventing ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light on indicating a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,263 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on border line (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2015 110,267 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 8 Oct 2014 104,661 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 98,552 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 98,552 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,324 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,993 miles

Near side front tyre cut side wall

Offside front cut side wall

Fail 15 Jul 2011 83,993 miles

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

Near side front tyre cut side wall

Offside front cut side wall

Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,060 miles

O/S/R tyre worn on inner and outer edge, also has a cut in tred pattern not bigger than 25mm

Fail 22 Jul 2010 72,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner and outer edge, also has a cut in tred pattern not bigger than 25mm

Pass 17 Jul 2009 61,194 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,319 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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FG05 LXP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FG05 LXP, 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 FG05 LXP registered?

FG05 LXP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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