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LD55 VGZ

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,008 mi
Last recorded110,008 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,008 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 110,008 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 105,521 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,512 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,338 miles

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

engine leaking oil onto exhaust manifold.advise repair

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2013 103,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine leaking oil onto exhaust manifold.advise repair

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2012 98,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 95,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 90,394 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 83,394 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 156,481 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD OUT OF SHAPE

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 156,481 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD OUT OF SHAPE

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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LD55 VGZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD55 VGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD55 VGZ registered?

LD55 VGZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is LD55 VGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 VGZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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