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LX55 WLZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,876 mi
Last recorded184,876 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 WLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2022 184,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification fixing bolt broken (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification fixing bolt loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 172,342 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 172,342 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 157,445 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 144,682 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 144,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/edges heavily worn bald close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 130,520 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 121,198 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,221 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

Front upper suspension arm bushes splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2015 100,692 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 100,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,494 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,060 miles

under shields fitted partial examination only

Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 3 Sep 2011 75,912 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,077 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 67,077 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,381 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 54,381 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 42,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,229 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 WLZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WLZ, 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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LX55 WLZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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