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LR55 LCY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,641 mi
Last recorded172,641 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 LCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 172,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 172,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock absorber mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 163,823 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wear in front suspension ball joints.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 159,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

high level brake light not working

wheel archs and under side of car very muddy making it hard to fully inspect some componentss

Pass 24 Jan 2017 146,562 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 134,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 134,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake warning light on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 123,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 116,051 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 108,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 100,116 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 82,478 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 59,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2008 47,158 miles

chip in o/s swept area of screen.

Fail 5 Sep 2008 47,156 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

chip in o/s swept area of screen.

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 LCY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCY, 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 LCY registered?

LR55 LCY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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