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LM54 EKJ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

208,219 mi
Last recorded208,219 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 EKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 208,219 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both ball joint have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on edges advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension component corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 186,811 miles

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Arm Bushes (both nearside and offside) (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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and upper suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 186,140 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner arm bushes (both nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low approx 1,8-2mm advise replacement ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and upper suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 164,635 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner arm bushes, both nearside and offside (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))

Rear All rear suspension components corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 150,797 miles

Corrosion to Rear Underside of Vehicle. Subframe/Spring Mounts.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 150,777 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion to Rear Underside of Vehicle. Subframe/Spring Mounts.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 143,737 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 137,622 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 132,858 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 132,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 123,061 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 113,915 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 113,915 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 106,581 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,678 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 92,627 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,369 miles

vehicle tested wet.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,640 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,938 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,402 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,200 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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LM54 EKJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 LM54 EKJ, 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 LM54 EKJ registered?

LM54 EKJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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