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LS55 MTE

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

281,899 mi
Last recorded281,899 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 MTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 281,899 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 239,989 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 142,377 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 142,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 138,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 131,915 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 131,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 117,195 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,295 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 101,295 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,612 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 84,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 70,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,164 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 31 Dec 2013 57,329 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,566 miles

N/S/R OUTER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDE WALL NO CORDS SHOWING

Fail 17 Jan 2013 51,566 miles

N/S/R OUTER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUTS IN SIDE WALL NO CORDS SHOWING

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,674 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 45,674 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 40,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 34,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,470 miles

Nearside Rear 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 MTE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

LS55 MTE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is LS55 MTE safe to buy?

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