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LX05 XJG

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,076 mi
Last recorded134,076 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 134,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 134,076 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,687 miles

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

slight wear in front brake pads and discs

Pass 21 Nov 2018 113,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 107,190 miles

Offside Front cv gator poor condition

brake pedal spongy close on excesive

front and rear discs worn and corroded / rear wheels binding

front wish bone upper and lower arm bushes poor condition

hard to inspect some parts of suspension and body due to car being lowered

osf lower inner arm bush as movement [found on shaker plate]

Fail 18 Nov 2017 107,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head light glazed (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement osf upper inner rear facing bush parted (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal spongy close on excesive

front and rear discs worn and corroded / rear wheels binding

front wish bone upper and lower arm bushes poor condition

hard to inspect some parts of suspension and body due to car being lowered

osf and rear indicators showing white

osf lower inner arm bush as movement [found on shaker plate]

Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,662 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 100,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 93,984 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 93,984 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,118 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 77,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,208 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 67,147 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,688 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 37,315 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,888 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 XJG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

LX05 XJG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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