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BL55 LAE

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,152 mi
Last recorded159,152 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 LAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 159,152 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 159,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 148,931 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 137,039 miles

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

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 rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside 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 rear (2.4.G.2)

car running rough on idle

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 127,927 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 120,636 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 111,100 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 102,730 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 95,645 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 89,199 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 89,199 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 72,322 miles

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

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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BL55 LAE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BL55 LAE, 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 BL55 LAE registered?

BL55 LAE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BL55 LAE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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