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LV55 XTY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,011 mi
Last recorded103,011 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 103,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 102,924 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 100,622 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/F,O/F and N/R tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 96,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 90,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake application very uneven

Fail 2 Dec 2021 90,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake application very uneven

Pass 16 Dec 2020 80,176 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,056 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,723 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,183 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,531 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 65,101 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 65,101 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 62,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 59,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 53,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 48,051 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 48,051 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear anti roll bar collars cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,554 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,667 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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LV55 XTY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LV55 XTY, 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 LV55 XTY registered?

LV55 XTY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is LV55 XTY safe to buy?

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