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LM54 HTE

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,759 mi
Last recorded85,759 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 HTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 85,759 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 85,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm`s rear bush`s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm`s rear bush`s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2026 85,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 84,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2024 83,151 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,484 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 79,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 75,617 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 75,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,986 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 71,677 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2019 71,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2018 71,018 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2018 71,018 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 65,884 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2016 65,884 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,014 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,484 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,260 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 50,216 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 43,799 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,663 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,625 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,666 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 19,349 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 HTE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

LM54 HTE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is LM54 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 HTE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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