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LF55 FSG

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,551 mi
Last recorded85,551 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 FSG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 85,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 85,395 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 85,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 80,859 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from rear of engine area quite substantial / coolant level very low (below minimum level) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 80,859 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from rear of engine area quite substantial / coolant level very low (below minimum level) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 75,467 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak engine area

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2019 75,467 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front body damaged - bumper, headlight

Oil leak engine area

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damage to nearside rear

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,529 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 68,522 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,489 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,218 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 57,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,834 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear o/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2011 40,932 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 40,932 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,096 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2009 29,699 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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LF55 FSG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LF55 FSG, 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 FSG registered?

LF55 FSG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is LF55 FSG safe to buy?

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