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LT55 DSY

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,154 mi
Last recorded164,154 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 DSY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 164,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet damaged but opening and closing ok

Pass 22 Jun 2019 144,285 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 130,504 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 130,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 113,155 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jun 2017 113,155 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone bracket (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 102,771 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,448 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to split and perish

Fail 16 Jun 2015 96,448 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre starting to split and perish

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,388 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 80,383 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 73,468 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 May 2012 73,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 67,889 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 67,889 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)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 62,553 miles

front tyres starting to wear nearing wear barr indicators

Pass 13 May 2009 55,705 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 49,214 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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LT55 DSY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT55 DSY, 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 LT55 DSY registered?

LT55 DSY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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