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LX55 ZHO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,393 mi
Last recorded174,393 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 ZHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 174,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 169,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 155,866 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 143,381 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

general under body corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 126,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit also wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 122,078 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 4 Aug 2021 122,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,273 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 112,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 106,445 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 106,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,700 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,757 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 85,757 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 80,037 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,084 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 65,252 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 57,923 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 57,923 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,542 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,500 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,783 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 ZHO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHO, 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 ZHO registered?

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

Is LX55 ZHO safe to buy?

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