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LM05 XOW

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,469 mi
Last recorded139,469 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XOW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 139,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 139,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working BOTH (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 136,160 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 132,951 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 132,951 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 128,968 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 128,968 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 125,825 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 121,497 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 117,882 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 117,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 111,762 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 111,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2018 102,913 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 102,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,930 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 95,919 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,765 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,673 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,055 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,129 miles

edges of both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,293 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 47,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,065 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 2 Jul 2009 35,024 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,948 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 XOW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LM05 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

LM05 XOW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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