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LV55 BTU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,987 mi
Last recorded154,987 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 BTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 154,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 145,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 137,083 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 128,070 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 128,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 124,404 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Dec 2019 124,404 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 121,914 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 119,705 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 116,997 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 110,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,138 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 83,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,118 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 65,514 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 58,708 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 53,160 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,098 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 BTU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BTU, 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 BTU registered?

LV55 BTU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is LV55 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 BTU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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