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LX55 OSN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,100 mi
Last recorded185,100 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OSN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 185,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 172,761 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 May 2018 164,737 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 155,374 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint frontmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint frontmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 144,418 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 144,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2014 136,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 121,600 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 121,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 103,705 miles

Both sides front tyres worn close to cords on inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Sep 2011 103,448 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both sides front tyres worn very close to cords on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,862 miles

nearside rear anti-roll bar collar cracked.

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Sep 2009 81,862 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

nearside rear anti-roll bar collar cracked.

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Aug 2008 76,253 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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LX55 OSN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LX55 OSN, 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 LX55 OSN registered?

LX55 OSN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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