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LF55 XEM

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,916 mi
Last recorded81,916 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 XEM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 81,916 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,836 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2016 79,831 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)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,884 miles

rear brake pads getting low on inner pads

Fail 9 Jul 2014 66,884 miles

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

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

rear brake pads getting low on inner pads

Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

cut to nsr tyre outer sidewall (near cords)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,669 miles

beam benders fitted

rear anti roll bar cracking on nsr attachment sleeve

Fail 5 Jul 2011 47,669 miles

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

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

rear anti roll bar cracking on nsr attachment sleeve

Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,678 miles

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

nsr tyre getting low 2.5mm

Fail 13 Jul 2010 38,659 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre getting low 2.5mm

Pass 8 Jul 2009 30,759 miles

headlamp range fault

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre stepped on inner tread

Fail 7 Jul 2009 30,759 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

headlamp range fault

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear tyre stepped on inner tread

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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LF55 XEM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LF55 XEM, 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 LF55 XEM registered?

LF55 XEM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LF55 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 XEM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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