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LM54 EKT

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,079 mi
Last recorded178,079 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 EKT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 178,079 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 174,373 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 174,373 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 167,475 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 160,172 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 160,172 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 151,561 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 140,186 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 140,095 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leak at caliper (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 128,541 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tread slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tread slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted restricting full inspection

plastic under trays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2017 110,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable mounting deteriated but hand brake still secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jul 2016 104,380 miles

small chips in windscreen some eyelevel brake light led,s inop

Pass 10 Jul 2015 96,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 90,149 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,769 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,823 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 65,265 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 57,701 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 57,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,787 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,792 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 EKT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

LM54 EKT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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