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LX55 OTR

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,621 mi
Last recorded140,621 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OTR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 140,621 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 137,496 miles

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

Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 135,016 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 127,278 miles

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

Fail 29 Dec 2018 127,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,818 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Fail 26 Mar 2018 118,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NOTE nearside rear wheel bearings to be checked on retest

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to crack/perish

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 27 Mar 2017 116,760 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,230 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

strong advisory nsf tyre worn badly on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2016 115,230 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

strong advisory nsf tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,705 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

front tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 31 Mar 2014 103,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

front tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2012 95,266 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,450 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 72,728 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,876 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 OTR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LX55 OTR, 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 OTR registered?

LX55 OTR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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