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LX05 XUK

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,728 mi
Last recorded99,728 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XUK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 99,728 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 94,294 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 89,514 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2023 84,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,016 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,406 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,169 miles

Under shields fitted obscuring certain test items

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,102 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 64,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,629 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,681 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 60,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 58,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 57,461 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,273 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 36,651 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 XUK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

LX05 XUK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is LX05 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 XUK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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