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LM54 WFX

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,247 mi
Last recorded163,247 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 WFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 163,247 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel cooler pipes damp

Fail 17 Jun 2024 163,245 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel cooler pipes damp

Pass 12 Jun 2023 159,345 miles

EML On

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 154,750 miles

EML on.

Pass 25 May 2021 146,222 miles

Offside Rear saddle bush slight play

rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 11 Mar 2021 146,017 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

All rear suspension arm bushes perished but no movement

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 141,873 miles

Exhaust middle box skin badly corroded

Vehicle under carriage very rusty at rear

Fail 5 Mar 2020 141,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Rubber split and showing canvas (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust middle box skin badly corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 132,097 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 132,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 121,357 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 121,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 110,352 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 101,118 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,259 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 91,259 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,313 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 79,307 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,721 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 73,721 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,014 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,859 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 51,503 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 51,503 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,335 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,930 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 WFX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WFX, 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 WFX registered?

LM54 WFX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is LM54 WFX safe to buy?

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