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LX55 XPJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,239 mi
Last recorded168,239 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 XPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 168,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 168,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 140,006 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 129,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on inside shoulder

Pass 22 Dec 2014 90,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,175 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 71,175 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 57,901 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,397 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front / rear brake discs are pitted.

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 19 Dec 2011 43,397 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front / rear brake discs are pitted.

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,883 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,781 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,679 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 21,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,412 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 XPJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

LX55 XPJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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