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LN55 XSG

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,602 mi
Last recorded149,602 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 XSG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 149,602 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2021 149,602 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 145,813 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 140,399 miles

B/Hoses starting to get abit corroded at ferrules

Battery loose

Both rear tyres and O/S/F tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limits of wear

Front and rear inner w/arch areas getting abit of surface corrosion

Orange b/pad warning light at dash stays ON

Rear b/hoses starting to perrish and crack slightly

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around subframe mounts, getting abit corroded

Rear subframe and suspension arms starting to get abit corroded

Slight brake bind at O/S/F and N/S/R

Fail 4 Oct 2019 140,599 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light at dash stays ON (7.1.6 (a))

B/Hoses starting to get abit corroded at ferrules

Battery loose

Both rear tyres and O/S/F tyre worn low on tread and almost ON limits of wear

Front and rear inner w/arch areas getting abit of surface corrosion

Orange b/pad warning light at dash stays ON

Rear b/hoses starting to perrish and crack slightly

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas and around subframe mounts, getting abit corroded

Rear subframe and suspension arms starting to get abit corroded

Slight brake bind at O/S/F and N/S/R

Top bulkhead area under bonnet at engine bay filled with water (Drain holes blocked?)

Pass 2 Oct 2018 136,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 131,889 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 131,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,238 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 124,482 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 124,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 117,599 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 117,599 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,120 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 106,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

alternator belt tensioner unservicable

Pass 26 Sep 2012 95,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,902 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 69,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,434 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,584 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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LN55 XSG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XSG, 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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LN55 XSG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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