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LV55 MZY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,748 mi
Last recorded155,748 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 MZY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 155,748 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 141,860 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 141,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 126,648 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 113,194 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 105,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 105,157 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.86m-1 max limit 1.00m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,743 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 100,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 92,613 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 92,612 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,345 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 84,345 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 76,617 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 76,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 63,257 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 49,591 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 49,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,544 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,355 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,220 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,947 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 31,863 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,660 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,031 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 MZY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MZY, 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 MZY registered?

LV55 MZY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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