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DS54 LLJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

241,403 mi
Last recorded241,403 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 LLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 241,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 232,082 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 232,078 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 219,589 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 219,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 207,707 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 191,614 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 191,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 177,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 177,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 167,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 151,805 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 151,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 128,680 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 114,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 113,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 102,397 miles

brake back plate deterioated

Pass 1 Feb 2011 92,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2011 92,165 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2010 82,137 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)

engine under tray damaged & insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2009 71,377 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 55,005 miles

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

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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DS54 LLJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DS54 LLJ, 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 DS54 LLJ registered?

DS54 LLJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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