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LX05 XAF

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

111,539 mi
Last recorded111,539 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XAF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 111,539 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower mount bushes perishing slightly,both sides of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sock absorber upper dust covers adrift from top mounts exposing inner pistons, both sides of car.

Pass 23 Jun 2025 110,229 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 108,165 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper dust covers adrift from top mounts.

Pass 21 Jun 2023 105,064 miles

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on both shoulders.

Pass 4 Jul 2022 102,166 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer shoulder.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 98,549 miles

Front suspension upper tie bar inner mount bushes starting to perish slightly,both sides of car.

Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,606 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 93,369 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear tyre treads wearing low

Offside headlamp beam fluctuates with engine vibration?

Pass 5 May 2018 89,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,687 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 83,827 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 79,991 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 76,854 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 70,565 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 66,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 59,714 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,979 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,603 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 40,603 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 XAF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

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

Is LX05 XAF safe to buy?

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