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LA55 XEN

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,831 mi
Last recorded102,831 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 XEN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 102,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 97,892 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 97,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 93,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,514 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,903 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 78,903 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 73,490 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 73,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 64,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

nsf and osf upper wishbones - rubber bushes cracked

osr tyre has a nail

Fail 24 May 2016 64,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf and osf upper wishbones - rubber bushes cracked

osr tyre has a nail

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,488 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 46,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2013 41,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 41,660 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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LA55 XEN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LA55 XEN, 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 LA55 XEN registered?

LA55 XEN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is LA55 XEN safe to buy?

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