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LG55 VBZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

196,732 mi
Last recorded196,732 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 VBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 196,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake light is starting to discolour

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 196,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake light is starting to discolour

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 184,496 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 184,493 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 176,083 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 166,225 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 166,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 149,158 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 124,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 114,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 97,401 miles

BOTH rear tyres nearing wear limits

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY NEAR TO LEGAL WEAR LIMITS

Nearside front worn very low on the outer tread band / shoulder area

Offside front tyre nearing wear limits

Pass 16 May 2016
Pass 18 May 2015

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD / SHOULDER AREA WORN / DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMITS

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER TREAD / SHOULDER AREA WORN / DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO THE LEGAL LIMITS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 67,489 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing/cracking on the side walls and in the tread

Fail 16 May 2014 67,489 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres are perishing/cracking on the side walls and in the tread

Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,005 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2011 49,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 42,667 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,865 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 29,691 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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LG55 VBZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ registered?

LG55 VBZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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