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AO55 LDJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,721 mi
Last recorded169,721 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 169,721 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 137,547 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 137,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 131,228 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 131,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 120,812 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake hose perished

Offside Rear brake hose perished

Fail 6 Sep 2018 120,812 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake hose perished

Offside Rear brake hose perished

Pass 25 Aug 2017 114,686 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,518 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 103,619 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,117 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,319 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 80,319 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 77,224 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,224 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,554 miles

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

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

emg light on.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,327 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 56,309 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,632 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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AO55 LDJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO55 LDJ, 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 AO55 LDJ registered?

AO55 LDJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is AO55 LDJ safe to buy?

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