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CT55 LXZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,122 mi
Last recorded159,122 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 LXZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 159,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

some under body/suspension components corroded

some under covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2021 159,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

some under body/suspension components corroded

some under covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 153,335 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 139,432 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 127,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 113,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

os/ns rear suspension bump stop and shock absorber detiriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2017 113,361 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

os/ns rear suspension bump stop and shock absorber detiriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2016 99,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 91,985 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,130 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 84,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,044 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,948 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2011 71,948 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,737 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 66,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 59,126 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,302 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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CT55 LXZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CT55 LXZ, 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 CT55 LXZ registered?

CT55 LXZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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