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FG05 LXZ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

175,486 mi
Last recorded175,486 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 175,486 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 169,998 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 168,071 miles

Nearside Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 160,819 miles

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

child seat

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2019 160,819 miles

child seat

slight oil leak

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 148,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 153,746 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 153,746 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 145,003 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 31 Aug 2014 144,357 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 129,780 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 119,281 miles

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)

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

engine warning light on

front inner brake pads approching wear indicators

Pass 6 Apr 2010 105,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2010 105,356 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2009 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres scrubbed

rear washer not working

Pass 10 Apr 2009 96,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres scrubbed

rear washer not working

Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,385 miles

power steering pump noisey

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 LXZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FG05 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

FG05 LXZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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