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LX54 UYA

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,790 mi
Last recorded136,790 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 UYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 136,790 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 136,676 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 136,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 136,596 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 136,593 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 136,593 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 136,585 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 136,571 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread (punctured) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 136,175 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 136,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower fixing nut missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 134,152 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 134,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 132,532 miles

Rear both rear tyres sidewalls perished and split

Pass 11 Jan 2017 131,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front of 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 129,282 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 129,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 126,939 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 126,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 124,610 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 122,003 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 119,223 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 115,551 miles

front discs lipped pads 10% worn

nsr light lens cracked

rear discs badly worn pads 60% worn

Fail 30 Dec 2010 115,551 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)

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

front discs lipped pads 10% worn

nsr light lens cracked

rear discs badly worn pads 60% worn

Pass 9 Jan 2010 104,517 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 90,729 miles

both front tyres on 3mm.

Fail 24 Dec 2008 90,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres on 3mm.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,325 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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LX54 UYA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX54 UYA, 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 LX54 UYA registered?

LX54 UYA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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