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LR55 LKZ

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,612 mi
Last recorded86,612 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 LKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,612 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 86,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front position lights have after market lights fitted in the headlamp unit but less than 50% of light sources are working

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front position lights have after market lights inside the headlamp unit but less than 50% of light sources are working

Fail 31 Jul 2018 78,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front position lights have after market lights fitted in the headlamp unit but less than 50% of light sources are working

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front position lights have after market lights inside the headlamp unit but less than 50% of light sources are working

Pass 9 Aug 2017 74,326 miles

Front Tyres ware to inner edges Nearside & Offside

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,429 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 69,315 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,758 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 59,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,616 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,159 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 53,154 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn & feathered on inner edge 1.6mm

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,880 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 44,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear 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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LR55 LKZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

LR55 LKZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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