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CE55 LDF

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,050 mi
Last recorded117,050 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 117,050 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 117,044 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2019 116,099 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 116,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 112,117 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 112,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,626 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,816 miles

Accident damage to nearside front of vehicle.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,933 miles

Offside front suspension arm rubber poor.

Fail 10 Jul 2015 97,933 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front suspension arm rubber poor.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 90,779 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 90,776 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs grooved.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,312 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 83,312 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Nearside rear reverse lamp inop.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,593 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 77,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 69,991 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 62,069 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 50,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,219 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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CE55 LDF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CE55 LDF, 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 CE55 LDF registered?

CE55 LDF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CE55 LDF safe to buy?

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