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LN55 XSF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,874 mi
Last recorded144,874 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 XSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 144,874 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 144,874 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 138,986 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

damp residue on fuel heater no visible drip obscured by plastic covers

Fail 17 Sep 2020 138,986 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

damp residue on fuel heater no visible drip obscured by plastic covers

Pass 7 Sep 2019 132,214 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oily residue on fuel heater no visible drip plastic covers make it hard to see

Fail 7 Sep 2019 132,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oily residue on fuel heater no visible drip plastic covers make it hard to see

Pass 19 Sep 2018 124,403 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 123,845 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Nov 2016 123,845 miles

Offside Fuel pipe leaking floorpan (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Nov 2015 118,369 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015 118,369 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 113,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both side rear tyres has cracks on the side wall due to run flat

Pass 6 May 2014 113,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both side rear tyres has cracks on the side wall due to run flat

Pass 15 May 2013 102,757 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 98,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 93,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,972 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 78,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,578 miles

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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 XSF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LN55 XSF, 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 XSF registered?

LN55 XSF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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