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LT55 XHP

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,801 mi
Last recorded137,801 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 XHP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,801 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 128,474 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 124,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak on to undertray

Pass 25 Oct 2017 117,333 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,197 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

slight bind on both rear brakes

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Oct 2016 108,197 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working flickering on and off (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

slight bind on both rear brakes

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,305 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 99,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamp corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,260 miles

Boot wont latch

Unable to see rear coil springs due to design

Undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2013 83,260 miles

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

Boot wont latch

Unable to see rear coil springs due to design

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2012 77,636 miles

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

Slight deterioration in front upper suspention arm bushes

Unable to see rear coil spring seat due to vehicle design

Fail 5 Oct 2012 77,628 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight deterioration in front upper suspention arm bushes

Unable to see rear coil spring seat due to vehicle design

Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,356 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED CHECK IN 3 MONTHS TIME ENGINE UNDER TRAY BROKERN

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 64,345 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 53,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,573 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,944 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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LT55 XHP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LT55 XHP, 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 LT55 XHP registered?

LT55 XHP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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