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LB55 BTY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,211 mi
Last recorded117,211 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 117,211 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity gaiter seeping grease

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

Offside Front Constant velocity gaiter seeping grease

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 117,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity gaiter seeping grease

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

Offside Front Constant velocity gaiter seeping grease

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 115,972 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner 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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 108,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 107,492 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 107,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,074 miles

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

nail/screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2015 92,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail/screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light stonechip damage to windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 66,034 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake hose ferralls corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,825 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 46,825 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 39,911 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 39,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,946 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,793 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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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LB55 BTY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LB55 BTY, 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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LB55 BTY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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