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LV55 FRL

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,810 mi
Last recorded94,810 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 FRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,810 miles

Ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure tape on front bumper ()

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 94,810 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower ball joints (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

front bumper is missing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,918 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 81,916 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,208 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 72,208 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,593 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 65,078 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Jan 2014 61,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,928 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,532 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,935 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,567 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 31,567 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

windscreen is full of tiny stone chips

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 FRL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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