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LR55 PPZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

173,482 mi
Last recorded173,482 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 PPZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 173,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 163,944 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 163,944 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s/f dip incorrect also low (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower (front arm ) ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower (front arm ) ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 157,950 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit in center

Fail 14 Sep 2018 157,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f also incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower (front arm ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit in center

Pass 5 Sep 2017 143,753 miles

both dip beams have slight blue tinge

Fail 4 Sep 2017 143,718 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f bottom (front ) arm ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

both dip beams have slight blue tinge

Pass 2 Sep 2016 128,978 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre close to limit in center (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre wearing low in center (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f shock slightly damp

Fail 2 Sep 2016 128,978 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s/f (bulb incorecctly fitted) (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp incorrect colour both front dips show blue (1.7.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre close to limit in center (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre wearing low in center (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f shock slightly damp

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,083 miles

n/s/f shock has misting of oil

Fail 28 Aug 2015 112,061 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f shock has misting of oil

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,857 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 98,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,424 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Sep 2013 82,424 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,046 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 49,968 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,529 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 21,383 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 PPZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ registered?

LR55 PPZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is LR55 PPZ safe to buy?

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