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LV05 XER

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,758 mi
Last recorded192,758 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 192,758 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 183,154 miles

rear brake performance uneven

Pass 8 Oct 2014 180,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 178,073 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION STARTING TO CORRODE

COOLAMT LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION SLIGHLY UNEVEN

SLIGHT SHORTING TO O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT

Fail 23 Sep 2013 178,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

AUXILARY BELY IDLER/TENSION MIS ALIGNED

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION STARTING TO CORRODE

COOLAMT LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION SLIGHLY UNEVEN

SLIGHT SHORTING TO O/S REAR LIGHT UNIT

Pass 21 Aug 2012 162,983 miles

n/s/f lower shock absorber bush breaking up

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear pads getting low

Fail 20 Aug 2012 162,983 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f lower shock absorber bush breaking up

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

rear pads getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 143,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 143,540 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 127,229 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 127,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2009 100,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 75,886 miles

ADVISE, AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR VERY NOISY

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 XER is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LV05 XER, 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 XER registered?

LV05 XER is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is LV05 XER safe to buy?

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