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LV55 EDL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,615 mi
Last recorded128,615 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 EDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 128,615 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 128,615 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 22 Mar 2019 128,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2017 127,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 118,042 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 109,042 miles

Nearside Front slight pitting on near side front brake disc

Offside Front slight pitting on offside front brake disc

Fail 15 Oct 2015 109,042 miles

Nearside Front slight pitting on near side front brake disc

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

Offside Front slight pitting on offside front brake disc

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 102,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2013 96,883 miles

child seat fitted to near side front

Fail 7 Oct 2013 96,883 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted to near side front

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,737 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,903 miles

Front brake discs lipped.

Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,441 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 EDL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV55 EDL, 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 EDL registered?

LV55 EDL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 2005.

Is LV55 EDL safe to buy?

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