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LN55 ZCU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,986 mi
Last recorded166,986 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 ZCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 166,986 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 166,986 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 160,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 153,409 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 153,409 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 150,181 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 145,569 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 145,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 143,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 138,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel filter corroding

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF headlamp image slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2012 138,785 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel filter corroding

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OSF headlamp image slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 107,494 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 107,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 81,115 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 62,189 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,189 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 46,352 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 46,079 miles

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

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

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

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 ZCU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZCU, 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 ZCU registered?

LN55 ZCU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is LN55 ZCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 ZCU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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