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LX05 TEV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,034 mi
Last recorded152,034 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 TEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 152,034 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 141,438 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 136,799 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 131,406 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 125,903 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 122,625 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,074 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,090 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,163 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,016 miles

Engine Cover Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Rear Number Plate Starting To Deteriorate

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,710 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion in exhaust.

Front tyre treads getting low.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Undertrays fitted not allowing visual check.

Wear on front/rear brake discs.

Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,733 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion in exhaust.

Front tyre treads getting low.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Undertrays fitted not allowing visual check.

Wear on front/rear brake discs.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn/pitted.

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,320 miles

Brake discs pitted. Backing lifting on rear number plate. Tray fitted under engine.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,833 miles

Backing on rear number plate lifting. Brake discs pitted.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,714 miles

Damp in r/n/s lamp.

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 42,335 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

R/o/s tyre tread worn on outer edge and tread low.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 42,335 miles

R/o/s tyre tread worn on outer edge and tread low.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 28,764 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 28,764 miles

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

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 TEV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TEV, 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 LX05 TEV registered?

LX05 TEV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is LX05 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 TEV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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