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LM05 XWH

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,863 mi
Last recorded82,863 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 XWH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 82,863 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 78,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to balding on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to dangerous limit Strong advise change now or asap inner pads may be worn thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2024 73,345 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2023 68,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 68,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 62,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to balding on outer edge strong advise change and alignment asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to balding on outer edge strong advise change and alignment asap (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads may be worn thinner advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to dog covering

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,537 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,721 miles

Coolant Level Below Min

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jun 2015 33,363 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 27,712 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,013 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,923 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,951 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 13,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/ rear tyre and o/s front tyres have slight wall damage

Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,541 miles

n/s/ rear tyre and o/s front tyres have slight wall damage

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 XWH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XWH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM05 XWH registered?

LM05 XWH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is LM05 XWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 XWH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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