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LN55 XSD

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,544 mi
Last recorded188,544 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 XSD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 188,544 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 165,969 miles

full lower engine & side floor covers fitted.

n/s/f cv boot pinholed

n/s/r disc pads worn more than o/s/r

rear tyres worn heavily on inner shoulders

Fail 19 Sep 2015 165,969 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

full lower engine & side floor covers fitted.

n/s/f cv boot pinholed

n/s/r disc pads worn more than o/s/r

rear tyres worn heavily on inner shoulders

Fail 13 Sep 2014 148,719 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 148,719 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 130,428 miles

all brake discs are rusty on periphery.

full lower undercovers fitted.

Fail 21 Sep 2013 130,428 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs are rusty on periphery.

full lower undercovers fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 111,963 miles

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

front & side floor covers fitted.

rear tyre casings cracked due to age.n/s/r worn on inner shoulder & o/s has two nails in tread (as marked).

Pass 8 Sep 2011 105,335 miles

full lower engine & side floor covers fitted.

rear tyre casings cracked due to age & o/s/r has a nail in tread (as marked)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 101,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

full lower engine,box & side floor covers fitted.

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

some cracking in rear tyre treads due to age.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 96,322 miles

2 x o/s tyres have some cracking in the treads in the inner shoulder & the n/s tyres have some cracking in the treads in the outside shoulder.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

all 4 front upper suspension arm inner bushes slight splitting.

engine/gearbox & n/s/o/s floor covers fitted.

o/s/r tyre has a screw in tread.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 96,322 miles

2 x o/s tyres have some cracking in the treads in the inner shoulder & the n/s tyres have some cracking in the treads in the outside shoulder.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all 4 front upper suspension arm inner bushes slight splitting.

engine/gearbox & n/s/o/s floor covers fitted.

o/s/r tyre has a screw in tread.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 87,065 miles

full engine & n/s & o/s floor covers fitted.

large screw in n/s/r tyre tread.

n/s/f lamp has condensation inside.

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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LN55 XSD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 LN55 XSD, 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 LN55 XSD registered?

LN55 XSD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is LN55 XSD safe to buy?

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