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LJ05 ZXR

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,169 mi
Last recorded179,169 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 ZXR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 179,169 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 179,168 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Both (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 165,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Oct 2012 144,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 126,924 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 111,981 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 87,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine undertray fitted

front wipers smear slightly

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread and worn on outer egde

offside front tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 4 Jun 2009 87,130 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm tread and worn on outer egde

offside front tyre on 2mm tread

engine undertray fitted

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,656 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 64,656 miles

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

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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LJ05 ZXR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ05 ZXR, 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 LJ05 ZXR registered?

LJ05 ZXR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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