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LV05 XFE

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,364 mi
Last recorded159,364 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 159,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 154,560 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 149,758 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 149,757 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 143,281 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2017 142,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 125,161 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 125,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,451 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,306 miles

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

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)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,465 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,249 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,611 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 55,611 miles

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

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

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

Tyre size 235/45 zr 17

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,399 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,490 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 39,490 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2008 30,036 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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LV05 XFE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol 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 LV05 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

LV05 XFE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is LV05 XFE safe to buy?

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