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CT55 LYD

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,974 mi
Last recorded173,974 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 LYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 173,974 miles

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

rear suspension and chassis getting very corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 173,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

rear suspension and chassis getting very corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 164,522 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement al other front upper inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 164,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement al other front upper inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 153,700 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 144,675 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 136,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,299 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 109,361 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 97,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear anti roll bar collars cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2014 86,877 miles

rear anti roll bar collars cracked both sides

Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,394 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,682 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 65,681 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 53,190 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,463 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,182 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,639 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 LYD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CT55 LYD, 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 LYD registered?

CT55 LYD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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