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LX55 WKV

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,104 mi
Last recorded196,104 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 WKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 196,104 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 196,104 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 189,269 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 189,263 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 183,192 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 183,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 178,895 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 177,167 miles

Exhaust Center Section Corroded

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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 165,671 miles

Exhaust corroding

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 154,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 154,506 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 146,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust showing signsof corrosion

slight signs of oil

Pass 5 Nov 2013 142,971 miles

damage to windscreen in zone a but not affecting veiw of road

Pass 15 Oct 2012 126,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f/ exhaust flexi deterating

Fail 12 Oct 2012 125,755 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f/ exhaust flexi deterating

Pass 17 Oct 2011 106,989 miles

OSR SEAT BELT STALK CASING LOOSE==ENG/FLOOR COVERS==MINOR OIL LEAK==COOLANT SLIGHTLY LOW==SMALL CHIP IN SCREEN ZONE A==DIFF OIL LEAK==NSF EXH FLEXI BREAKING

Pass 26 Oct 2010 87,632 miles

FR DISCS BADLY WORN==REAR DISCS CORRODING==OSR SHOCK TOP COVER SPLIT==ENG COVERS==WIPERS POOR

all four top arm bushes splitting recc replace==

Pass 4 Nov 2009 63,629 miles

ENG COVERS==FR DISCS WORN==LIFTING IN REAR TYRES

Pass 5 Aug 2009 56,868 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 56,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,021 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 29,015 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WKV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

LX55 WKV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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