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LM05 XVY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,774 mi
Last recorded139,774 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 139,774 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 139,774 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 133,862 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion on front discs

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on tread

Fail 9 Jun 2016 133,862 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on front discs

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2015 125,907 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

light cracks on o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 11 Jun 2015 125,907 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

light cracks on o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2014 118,701 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 118,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 113,037 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 113,037 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 10,693 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 10,693 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 98,049 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 86,014 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,139 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,772 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 57,771 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XVY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

LM05 XVY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is LM05 XVY safe to buy?

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