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LG55 HXS

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,878 mi
Last recorded142,878 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 HXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 142,878 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,314 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 136,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 117,483 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,437 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 106,436 miles

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 23 Sep 2013 91,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2012 81,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 71,060 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,118 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,778 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 49,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,185 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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LG55 HXS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG55 HXS, 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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LG55 HXS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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