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LX05 WZU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,835 mi
Last recorded145,835 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WZU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 145,835 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear axle bushes perished no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 142,968 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 141,507 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 140,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD,WORN ON EDGE AND NAIL IN TYRE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 140,144 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD,WORN ON EDGE AND NAIL IN TYRE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 138,605 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 138,065 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 134,469 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 132,165 miles

engine mountings worn

Pass 24 Jan 2019 125,256 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 125,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides lower ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 111,486 miles

Both front o/s - n/s Tyres perished/cracking

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear o/s - n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper inner/outer arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper inner/outer arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall damaged but not showing any ply/cords also Tyre perished/cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - wearing from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front o/s - n/s lower inner arms (slight cracking to dust covers) (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 111,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front o/s - n/s Tyres perished/cracking

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear o/s - n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Engine Management Light On

Engine oil low

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper inner/outer arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper inner/outer arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall damaged but not showing any ply/cords also Tyre perished/cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - wearing from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front o/s - n/s lower inner arms (slight cracking to dust covers) (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,001 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,915 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 90,915 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,409 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 69,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,577 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 62,185 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 52,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,713 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 34,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,372 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 WZU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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