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LS54 JLO

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,460 mi
Last recorded171,460 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 JLO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 171,460 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 171,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt one which shock attaches too (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 163,980 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 163,980 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short reverse lights staying on (1.9.2b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 154,626 miles

Nearside screen cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2017 154,442 miles

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

Nearside screen cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2016 142,688 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 142,688 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2015 135,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light on

Fail 2 Jan 2015 135,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning light on

starter motor bottom bolt insecure/adrift

Pass 26 Jul 2013 124,426 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 120,225 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 112,069 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

windscreen has phone holder in drivers view

Pass 15 Jul 2011 112,069 miles

windscreen has phone holder in drivers view

Pass 2 Jul 2010 100,148 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Dec 2008 85,254 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,111 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)

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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LS54 JLO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS54 JLO, 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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LS54 JLO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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