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LN55 ZBY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

130,208 mi
Last recorded130,208 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 ZBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 130,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 119,418 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2019 119,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 110,733 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 110,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 109,989 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted/engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 102,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

under tray fitted/engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,863 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 94,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 88,904 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Oct 2013 82,841 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 82,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 78,679 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 78,679 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,596 miles

all 4 tyres are wearing low on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2010 68,879 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,437 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Nov 2009 64,425 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2008 58,201 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 58,201 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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 ZBY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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