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LV55 BTO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,639 mi
Last recorded91,639 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 91,639 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 91,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 90,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 87,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 83,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush deteriorating, 2nd arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush deteriorating.2nd arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre silencer corroded ,no blows

Fail 15 Aug 2022 83,700 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush deteriorating, 2nd arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush deteriorating.2nd arm of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre silencer corroded ,no blows

Pass 23 Aug 2021 79,507 miles

Centre Exhaust Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 76,445 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,748 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,030 miles

Handbrake low efficiency, possible cable adjustment required.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,394 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 56,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,962 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,394 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,994 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 40,741 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,313 miles

front brake pads, outer pad 3mm

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,983 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm tread depth

front brake pads 3mm

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 19,618 miles

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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LV55 BTO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LV55 BTO, 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 LV55 BTO registered?

LV55 BTO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is LV55 BTO safe to buy?

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