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LF55 FFE

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,085 mi
Last recorded99,085 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 FFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 99,085 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 99,085 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,135 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S - Ball Joint Facing Down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S - Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 91,830 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 88,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 85,782 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (BALL JOINT FACING DOWN) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,543 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,386 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 74,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 67,294 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 67,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,261 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s & N/S REAR TYRES PERISHED

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,031 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,475 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,966 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,126 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 36,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LF55 FFE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LF55 FFE, 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 LF55 FFE registered?

LF55 FFE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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