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LR55 LBJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,905 mi
Last recorded141,905 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 LBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 141,905 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 141,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 132,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake only just met limit 18%

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 132,239 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake only just met limits 17%

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 132,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake only just met limits 17%

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 123,955 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 123,955 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 117,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 117,238 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 May 2014 103,033 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 103,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

greese on off side outer drive shaft gaiter no vissible holes or splits

Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,598 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

small cuts in sidewall near side front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2011 73,688 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 73,688 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,516 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 31 Aug 2010 62,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,088 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,097 miles

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 LBJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 LR55 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

LR55 LBJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is LR55 LBJ safe to buy?

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