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EF55 LBU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,036 mi
Last recorded196,036 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 LBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 196,036 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 188,646 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 188,606 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))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 183,591 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 174,523 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 167,130 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 159,606 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 159,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 151,361 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (1.8mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 141,748 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 133,014 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 124,480 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 116,086 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 97,414 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 83,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 65,304 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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EF55 LBU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EF55 LBU, 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 EF55 LBU registered?

EF55 LBU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is EF55 LBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 LBU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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