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LV05 XHF

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

155,428 mi
Last recorded155,428 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 XHF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 155,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 150,908 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 150,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 148,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 145,348 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 142,869 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 142,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 138,017 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 138,017 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 134,836 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 128,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 128,167 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 119,953 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 112,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,016 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 39,221 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,467 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,834 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 29,834 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,454 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 18,907 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 XHF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LV05 XHF, 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 XHF registered?

LV05 XHF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LV05 XHF safe to buy?

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