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LP53 WSS

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,513 mi
Last recorded114,513 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP53 WSS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 114,513 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))

Pass 19 May 2023 110,727 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 102,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 102,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 102,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate missing both (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 99,567 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slight perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 99,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slight perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 98,631 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 98,625 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Smoke level 5.66 (Plated limit 0.8) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,395 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 88,011 miles

Front brake balance at 28% just within the maximum 30% limit

Front tyres quite badly worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2017 83,705 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 83,705 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,413 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 73,016 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,362 miles

Both front tyres worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth on edges, also a few little cuts in tread

Front bumper disturbed at either end

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,307 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on outer edge of tread

Fail 28 Jan 2013 61,307 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside front tyre has a small cut on outer edge of tread

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 56,851 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 52,649 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,087 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LP53 WSS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LP53 WSS, 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 LP53 WSS registered?

LP53 WSS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is LP53 WSS safe to buy?

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