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LM54 SHJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,007 mi
Last recorded197,007 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 SHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 197,007 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 189,755 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 183,608 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 183,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 176,821 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 171,979 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 171,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 167,438 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 152,495 miles

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

both front tyress worn on outside

Pass 2 Mar 2013 139,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre side wall started o perish

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 139,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre side wall started o perish

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 125,384 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 115,954 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 99,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 99,298 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 99,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

throttle sticking

Pass 27 Jan 2009 75,169 miles

throttle sticking

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,417 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 SHJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LM54 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

LM54 SHJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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