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LK55 SXB

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 SXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 85,656 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 85,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 85,645 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 85,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 83,228 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 80,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 77,290 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 77,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,690 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,896 miles

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

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 55,887 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,369 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 31,564 miles

235/40 R18 Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges.

Engine Management Lights On.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 16,281 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,357 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 15,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear discs scored

Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,730 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,144 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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LK55 SXB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK55 SXB, 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 LK55 SXB registered?

LK55 SXB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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