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LX05 XUV

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,193 mi
Last recorded154,193 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 XUV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 154,193 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 154,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 139,360 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 139,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 125,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT GAITOR DETERIORATED!!

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 125,427 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc INNER CLIP LOOSE (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front INNER CV BOOT CLIP IS WORN!

Nearside Front Lower BALL JOINT GAITOR DETERIORATED!!

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 112,459 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 112,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,829 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f outer c/v boot clip missing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,481 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 78,481 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,153 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 76,152 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,442 miles

slight weep to o/s front outer cv boot

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,081 miles

offside front brake disc poor condition on inner edge

signs of coolant

Fail 21 Aug 2009 37,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,428 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 22,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 22,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,877 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 XUV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

LX05 XUV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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