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LT55 VPL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,011 mi
Last recorded136,011 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 VPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 136,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 134,841 miles

ball joint covers poor

both beam patterns weak

temp repair front wings

Pass 14 Jun 2024 129,863 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,821 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 125,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 118,551 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 114,889 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 114,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/80z18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 94,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 94,963 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,510 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,838 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre wearing unevenly and thin.

Pass 20 Aug 2014 72,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2013 62,417 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 62,417 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads wearing thin

o/s/r tyre 2/3mm

stone chips to screen

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2011 49,751 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,237 miles

under body trays fitted

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f tyre has a number of small cuts to inner wall

n/s/r outer pad wearing thin

stone chips to screen

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,084 miles

stone chips to screen

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,041 miles

both front tyres on 4mm

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 VPL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LT55 VPL, 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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LT55 VPL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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