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LS55 ELH

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,274 mi
Last recorded133,274 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 ELH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 133,274 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2023 133,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 125,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces, 3 of 4. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls, especially nearside. Note: Tyres were significantly under-inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 125,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces, 3 of 4. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewalls, especially nearside. Note: Tyres were significantly under-inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 118,715 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 118,715 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 113,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint within gaiter (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 113,265 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint within gaiter (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 100,568 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,436 miles

Centre rear seat belt works but can not be readily used (see webbing stud)

Slight play- nearside steering track rod inner joint

Some cracking- nearside rear tyre inner sidewall (see when laden)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 90,436 miles

Centre rear seat belt works but can not be readily used (see webbing stud)

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

Slight play- nearside steering track rod inner joint

Some cracking- nearside rear tyre inner sidewall (see when laden)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,829 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust silencer deteriating

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2016 78,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust silencer deteriating

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 74,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre silencer deteriating

undertray fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 74,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre silencer deteriating

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,646 miles

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner tread

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner tread

Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,650 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,044 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,012 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 40,010 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2011 35,392 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 35,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 23,409 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 17,589 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,586 miles

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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LS55 ELH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LS55 ELH, 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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LS55 ELH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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