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LV55 ABX

2005 Audi Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,492 mi
Last recorded113,492 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi Cabriolet77,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 ABX
MakeAudi
ModelCabriolet
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 113,492 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXIBLE SECTION VERY DETERIORATED

NON STANDARD WHEELS FITTED

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER RACK GAITER CLIP (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower SHOCK ABSORBER BOLT LONG AND JUST CLEARS REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER RACK GAITER CLIP (2.1.3 (g) (i))

SECONDARY BONNET DEVICE VERY STIFF OPERATION

Fail 18 Nov 2022 113,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached NUT ONLY JUST SCREWED INTO NUT (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXIBLE SECTION VERY DETERIORATED

NON STANDARD WHEELS FITTED

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER RACK GAITER CLIP (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OUTER RACK GAITER CLIP (2.1.3 (g) (i))

SECONDARY BONNET DEVICE VERY STIFF OPERATION

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,307 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 108,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,561 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 103,561 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 96,292 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 86,957 miles

Rear tyres both slightly smooth on inner edge

Fail 15 May 2018 86,902 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread both (6.3.4b)

Rear tyres both slightly smooth on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2017 79,217 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 79,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyre inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,474 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 70,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,308 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 42,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 42,384 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,949 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,621 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,371 miles

How Reliable is the Audi Cabriolet?

Based on 87,077 MOT tests across 6,173 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
3,042
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
6,173
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,990
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,986
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,545
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2,368
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,307
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LV55 ABX is a 2005 Audi Cabriolet in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Audi Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 77,472 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,990 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV55 ABX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Audi Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV55 ABX registered?

LV55 ABX is a 2005 Audi Cabriolet, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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