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CV55 LFM

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,791 mi
Last recorded137,791 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 LFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 137,791 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,468 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 136,468 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,041 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 121,041 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 116,210 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 104,540 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 104,525 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 89,503 miles

All 4 brakes are binding.

NSF brake disc is discoloured due to heat of binding brake.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Top link arm inner mounting bush starting to tear {Bent Arm} (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chipped (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 82,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear floor pan corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

item's removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak from engine

Fail 14 Mar 2016 82,263 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear floor pan corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

item's removed from drivers view prior to test

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,898 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,095 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,066 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 71,611 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 71,611 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 67,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 67,993 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,129 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 60,362 miles

NSR brake disc is wearing unevenly.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,362 miles

NSR brake disc is wearing unevenly.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 52,619 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,785 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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CV55 LFM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV55 LFM, 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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CV55 LFM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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