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LN55 XXY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,450 mi
Last recorded161,450 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 XXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 161,450 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,812 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 145,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 134,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 134,241 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 118,235 miles

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

both front tyres worn outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2018 118,929 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2017 97,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sum grease leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front bumper and wing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 97,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure mounting bracket broken (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sum grease leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front bumper and wing damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,666 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,004 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 61,131 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 56,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 56,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,812 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,124 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,888 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,174 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,411 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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LN55 XXY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc 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 LN55 XXY, 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 LN55 XXY registered?

LN55 XXY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LN55 XXY safe to buy?

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