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LV05 XAL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,652 mi
Last recorded184,652 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 184,652 miles

High handbrake travel

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2024 184,652 miles

High handbrake travel

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2023 181,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 181,267 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock mounts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 170,595 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 170,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 162,296 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 156,350 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2020 156,350 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 149,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 140,283 miles

EML On

Pass 14 Feb 2017 125,878 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 125,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 111,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight perishing of all front upper suspension bushes

Fail 12 Feb 2016 111,563 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Slight perishing of all front upper suspension bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,491 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 73,907 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,791 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,853 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 33,716 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 25,904 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 25,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LV05 XAL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LV05 XAL, 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 LV05 XAL registered?

LV05 XAL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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