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LN55 ZBW

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

265,088 mi
Last recorded265,088 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 265,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 257,628 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 257,530 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 250,691 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 241,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 226,732 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 214,331 miles

Both front tyres a different size to the rear tyres

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 214,331 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front tyres a different size to the rear tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2015 198,813 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2014 183,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 183,485 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 169,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

front brake pads approx 70% worn

offside rear road wheel slight inner rim damage

Pass 7 Jun 2013 169,956 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

front brake pads approx 70% worn

offside rear road wheel slight inner rim damage

Pass 1 May 2012 158,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear

front brake discs worn

front brake pads approx 50% worn

Fail 18 Apr 2011 150,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs badly rusted

Pass 18 Apr 2011 150,435 miles

rear brake discs badly rusted

Pass 23 Dec 2009 105,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,453 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges and slighty out of shape

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 ZBW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN55 ZBW registered?

LN55 ZBW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is LN55 ZBW safe to buy?

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