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LD55 VHE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,565 mi
Last recorded137,565 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VHE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 137,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 129,822 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 129,820 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 126,135 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL bushes upper and lower on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 126,133 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL bushes upper and lower on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,378 miles

Front ALL suspension bushes are spliting and deteriorated

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road tyre worn bald and deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2018 120,378 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake warning light on

Front ALL suspension bushes are spliting and deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road tyre worn bald and deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2017 111,238 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 110,758 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2016 105,623 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 105,618 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2013 77,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 64,831 miles

Rear number plate is only being secured on by one screw/bolt

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,151 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 48,151 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 38,404 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply

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 VHE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VHE, 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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LD55 VHE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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