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LM05 XOS

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,446 mi
Last recorded181,446 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XOS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 181,446 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 181,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18yxl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation cable end broken (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH SIDES, are cracked and showing the inside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front links, both bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH REAR , wheels are tight to turn

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides, the shocker mount bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides are wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes, both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake performance is low

dip stick is slightly out of the tube

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 172,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 163,994 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 157,092 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 154,324 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 149,883 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 146,240 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 136,170 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 136,156 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 122,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 114,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 108,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Noises from engine bay

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

Rear tyres uneven wear on the inside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2013 108,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Noises from engine bay

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

Rear tyres uneven wear on the inside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 100,107 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 91,442 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 82,525 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 74,848 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,499 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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LM05 XOS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM05 XOS, 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 LM05 XOS registered?

LM05 XOS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is LM05 XOS safe to buy?

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