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LR55 VMX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,514 mi
Last recorded169,514 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 VMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 169,514 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 169,469 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 160,828 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 153,858 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 146,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

vehicle undertrays in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2016 146,283 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

vehicle undertrays in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2015 135,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 135,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 126,175 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 126,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both rear tyres are perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 112,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 106,259 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 102,876 miles

both rear discs rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,771 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,094 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,391 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 VMX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMX, 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 VMX registered?

LR55 VMX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is LR55 VMX safe to buy?

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