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LJ55 XTB

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,408 mi
Last recorded161,408 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 XTB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 161,408 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 159,152 miles

nearside rear shocker cover not secure

Pass 2 Jun 2020 151,780 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 151,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM, BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 143,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 143,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer casing cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 128,910 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 128,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 119,039 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 111,155 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 111,155 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 106,859 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 100,164 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 94,206 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 73,305 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,735 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,062 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 41,057 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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LJ55 XTB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ55 XTB, 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 LJ55 XTB registered?

LJ55 XTB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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