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LX05 XBJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,871 mi
Last recorded85,871 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 85,871 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 82,894 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 82,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 78,001 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2017 70,709 miles

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

O/S rear brake caliper slightly binding

Under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2016 65,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 65,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 60,441 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,139 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,062 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 49,394 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 49,393 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,927 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 38,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 31,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,604 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,837 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 19,540 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,540 miles

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

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

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 XBJ 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 70%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

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

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