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LR55 EFF

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,014 mi
Last recorded123,014 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 EFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 123,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield adrift

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

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

Water ingress in both front headlights

Fail 28 Oct 2023 122,974 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt As marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield adrift

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

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

Water ingress in both front headlights

Pass 15 Nov 2022 117,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 117,428 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 108,716 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 108,715 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 87,539 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 2 May 2019 76,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 73,069 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,238 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,858 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,044 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,034 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 37,966 miles

Advise clutch travel is high.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 37,966 miles

Advise clutch travel is high.

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,229 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 31,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,783 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 19,430 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 11,690 miles

osf tyre damaged on sidewall,front tyres close to limits

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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LR55 EFF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR55 EFF, 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 LR55 EFF registered?

LR55 EFF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LR55 EFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 EFF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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