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LX05 TEU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,858 mi
Last recorded136,858 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 TEU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 136,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner treads worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 132,667 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 129,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 126,287 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 8 Mar 2023 126,287 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,144 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 2 Mar 2022 123,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 120,935 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 120,934 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights glazed (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 119,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 116,738 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,164 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,837 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 112,837 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 101,613 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 83,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,780 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,352 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,816 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,979 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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LX05 TEU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LX05 TEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX05 TEU registered?

LX05 TEU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LX05 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 TEU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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