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LG55 VBP

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,070 mi
Last recorded139,070 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 VBP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 139,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 139,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 134,150 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 134,102 miles

Emissions not tested due to smokemeter fault (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2019 126,496 miles

Nearside Rear door and wheel arch has scratch paint

both front tyres on edges slight wearing worn

engine oil level slight low

Fail 25 Jan 2019 126,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door and wheel arch has stretch paint

both front tyres on edges slight wearing worn

engine oil level slight low

Pass 8 Nov 2018 125,320 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2018 125,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres badly perished & in poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2017 118,087 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 118,085 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 114,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,202 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 72,908 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise from alternator pulley

water in nearside rear light unit

Fail 21 Sep 2012 72,908 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise from alternator pulley

water in nearside rear light unit

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,064 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,661 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

n/s/r tyre tread low outer edge

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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LG55 VBP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG55 VBP, 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 LG55 VBP registered?

LG55 VBP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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