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LR05 WXG

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,649 mi
Last recorded144,649 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 WXG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 144,649 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 138,904 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 137,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 137,096 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 131,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,778 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 126,814 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,914 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,255 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 111,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 104,806 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,600 miles

Front exhaust area slight leak

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,863 miles

chip in screen

Pass 1 Oct 2012 81,170 miles

chip in screen

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,624 miles

front tyres wearing edges

nearside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 65,196 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 50,230 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,230 miles

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

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

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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LR05 WXG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LR05 WXG, 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 LR05 WXG registered?

LR05 WXG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is LR05 WXG safe to buy?

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