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LX05 XBO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,503 mi
Last recorded115,503 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2023 115,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 115,452 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Impeding ready access (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting slightly reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misting slightly reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Panel damage to upper offside of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2022 110,492 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 110,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 108,433 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 104,359 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 104,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 98,550 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 98,550 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 91,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 84,587 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 84,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,384 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 70,873 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 70,873 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 64,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 56,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,773 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,965 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,348 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 33,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XBO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

LX05 XBO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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