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LM05 XWB

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

153,801 mi
Last recorded153,801 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XWB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 153,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 146,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2024 139,535 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 133,138 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 133,138 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 125,600 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 116,227 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Plastic covers/undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 108,913 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Plastic covers/undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 103,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on both edges- tread void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

minor screen damage in swept area but not affecting drivers view

near side rear exhaust clamp ,corroded through and no longer clamping exhaust

numerous plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 7 Jun 2019 103,330 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen rear washers not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on both edges- tread void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

minor screen damage in swept area but not affecting drivers view

near side rear exhaust clamp ,corroded through and no longer clamping exhaust

numerous plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,475 miles

Both rear brake flex hoses perished.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 96,475 miles

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

Both rear brake flex hoses perished.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 88,672 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

near side rear exhaust clamp corroded through

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 14 Jun 2017 88,672 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

near side rear exhaust clamp corroded through

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,689 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 80,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,984 miles

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

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

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 71,984 miles

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

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

Exhaust clamp corroded through and no longer clamping exhaust pipe.

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

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

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,258 miles

Near side rear tyre tread getting low.

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,475 miles

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 50,475 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,230 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,376 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,593 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,949 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,201 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 XWB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol 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 XWB, 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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LM05 XWB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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