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LT05 XLX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,159 mi
Last recorded97,159 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 97,159 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 92,311 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 88,954 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,885 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 83,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 80,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre 235/45/17 cuts outer wall

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

Rear both seat belt stalk covers worn

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,131 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 74,129 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,866 miles

Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover cracked

Fail 7 Jun 2017 64,866 miles

Offside Rear seat belt stalk cover cracked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,272 miles

Nearside & offside headlight weak

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Rear 235/45r17 tyre old & cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2016 55,270 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside & offside headlight weak

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Rear 235/45r17 tyre old & cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,327 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 38,278 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,278 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 32,757 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,740 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,381 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 27,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,961 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,599 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 17,790 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 XLX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LT05 XLX, 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 LT05 XLX registered?

LT05 XLX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is LT05 XLX safe to buy?

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