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LJ55 XVN

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,590 mi
Last recorded257,590 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 257,590 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 257,590 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 247,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 232,694 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 232,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 214,457 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 214,457 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 193,446 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 180,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2013 156,069 miles

diesel emission test carried out no reading recorded.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 136,045 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 118,099 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 118,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 116,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 116,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under body covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2009 111,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 2 Dec 2009 111,773 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 27 Nov 2008 102,795 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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LJ55 XVN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

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

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