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AO55 LMV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

225,233 mi
Last recorded225,233 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LMV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 225,233 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 225,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 217,609 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 217,553 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 208,436 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 195,396 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 183,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 174,182 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 174,182 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 160,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 150,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake warning light comes on when started

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Jan 2014 150,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake warning light comes on when started

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Apr 2013 142,766 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 130,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 125,901 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 117,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 107,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 96,084 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 LMV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO55 LMV, 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 LMV registered?

AO55 LMV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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