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DG55 LCE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,927 mi
Last recorded147,927 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LCE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 147,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to lower shock absorber mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 141,516 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 141,516 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 135,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth outer edge, close to wear bars and slight splitting in tread - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, smooth outer edge and slight splitting in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 130,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges and starting to perish - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 130,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing both edges and starting to perish - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 16 Aug 2018 120,614 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 111,932 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outside side wall cut

Nearside Rear Tyre outside side wall poor

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 104,980 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 104,977 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine coolant low

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,366 miles

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

nearside front all upper suspension arm bushes deteriated

offside front all upper suspension arms deteriated

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and slight damage to inner sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2015 96,365 miles

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

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

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

coolant level below minimum

nearside front all upper suspension arm bushes deteriated

offside front all upper suspension arms deteriated

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 29 Jul 2014 86,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,072 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,606 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 69,290 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 63,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,833 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,007 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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DG55 LCE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG55 LCE, 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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DG55 LCE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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