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LM54 LRA

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,752 mi
Last recorded96,752 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 LRA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 96,752 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 96,752 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 91,099 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 91,099 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 90,976 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 90,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 89,065 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 89,065 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,822 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 86,745 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 86,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 66,580 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,703 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,025 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 60,991 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,670 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,504 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,850 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 34,644 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 27,669 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 20,440 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 14,009 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 LRA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

LM54 LRA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is LM54 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 LRA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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