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LX55 RKK

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,284 mi
Last recorded145,284 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 RKK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 145,284 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LOW

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 27 Jul 2020 142,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 138,206 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 138,198 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 134,263 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 134,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 127,631 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 127,631 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,399 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 109,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 85,343 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,034 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 73,034 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,359 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 52,708 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 52,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,041 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2010 37,030 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,314 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,542 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 RKK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LX55 RKK, 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 RKK registered?

LX55 RKK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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