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LX05 WZY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,043 mi
Last recorded146,043 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 WZY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 146,043 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 144,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 144,532 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 143,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 140,496 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 140,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 137,286 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 137,286 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 130,603 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 120,743 miles

*** Both front upper trailing arm bushes worn ***

Both front upper leading arm bushes worn

EML light on

Pass 23 Feb 2015 112,664 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 112,664 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 106,760 miles

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

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

coolant reservoir/ bootle cracked and leaking

Fail 17 Feb 2014 106,760 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant reservoir/ bootle cracked and leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,989 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,055 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat install

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limits and inner edge offshape 215/55/16

Pass 25 Feb 2011 95,664 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 92,002 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 92,002 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 89,315 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 78,566 miles

engine managment light on

washer fluid low

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 WZY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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