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LB55 EOS

2005 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,907 mi
Last recorded164,907 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 EOS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 164,907 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 164,701 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2020 164,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 150,712 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 150,643 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod likely to fail susp link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod likely to fail susp link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 128,310 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 128,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,691 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 98,636 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 91,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 85,040 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 85,039 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 78,212 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 71,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 66,916 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 61,486 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 56,935 miles

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

plenum chamber drains blocked

service due indicated on dash

tailgate illumination not working

Fail 18 Dec 2009 56,928 miles

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

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

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

plenum chamber drains blocked

service due indicated on dash

tailgate illumination not working

Pass 5 Dec 2008 41,016 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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LB55 EOS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EOS, 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 EOS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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