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LX05 ZBF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,392 mi
Last recorded144,392 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ZBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 144,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 129,269 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH rears (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge BALD!!! no cords exposed at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,905 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 120,859 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating disc warped? (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 111,895 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'front to rear' brake pipes covered by undertrays. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,226 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly mis-shapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,460 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 79,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 70,726 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,217 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,919 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,398 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn low tread depth.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,811 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 28,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,891 miles

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

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

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 ZBF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

LX05 ZBF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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