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LT05 XCU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,285 mi
Last recorded157,285 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 157,285 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 155,156 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 155,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 149,216 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 149,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 143,307 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 143,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 135,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 129,576 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 129,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 113,424 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

O/S/R tyre wearing low.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 113,424 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre wearing low.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,023 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 88,872 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 80,546 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 65,413 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,276 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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LT05 XCU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT05 XCU, 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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LT05 XCU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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