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LY05 XNM

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,197 mi
Last recorded125,197 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 XNM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 125,197 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 117,676 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 108,539 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 108,531 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 92,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,061 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 82,721 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,769 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall, no cords exposed.

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

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

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,132 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 76,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 65,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt straight arm (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2015 57,550 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,050 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre seat belt sticking

Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,368 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,123 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 41,123 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,818 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2011 35,700 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 30,352 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 30,352 miles

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

(STONG ADVISORY)NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AND BALD OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE JUST ON LIMIT AND NAIL AT EDGE

Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,367 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,116 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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LY05 XNM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LY05 XNM, 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 LY05 XNM registered?

LY05 XNM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is LY05 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 XNM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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