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LS55 ETY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,200 mi
Last recorded137,200 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 ETY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 137,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 127,335 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 119,969 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 119,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 106,847 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,325 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 98,894 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 93,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,341 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 86,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Fail 2 Nov 2017 78,937 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,260 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components fitted underneath

Fail 27 Oct 2016 70,261 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components fitted underneath

Pass 25 Nov 2015 63,267 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 63,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,694 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 56,694 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 49,326 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,326 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,733 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,457 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 38,457 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 32,684 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 27,495 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,321 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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LS55 ETY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ETY, 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 LS55 ETY registered?

LS55 ETY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is LS55 ETY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 ETY shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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