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LS55 OYB

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,905 mi
Last recorded165,905 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 OYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 165,905 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 158,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 151,656 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 144,866 miles

Nearside Front Top Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deterioated.

Offside Front Anti Roll Bar Bush Rubber Deterioated.

Offside Front Top Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deterioated.

Pass 14 Sep 2021 138,214 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 132,411 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 129,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 125,182 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 121,604 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 118,087 miles

harsh vibration and noise from engine\gearbox when starting

Fail 10 Jun 2016 117,652 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight vibration from power steering when turning steering wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2015 116,283 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 116,280 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 109,061 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,123 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2012 77,008 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,413 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 45,877 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 45,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,842 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,667 miles

advise crack across front number plate

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 OYB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS55 OYB registered?

LS55 OYB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is LS55 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 OYB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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