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LV55 NBJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,495 mi
Last recorded157,495 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 NBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 157,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 157,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 143,288 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))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 135,664 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,249 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 128,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre wear inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2014 120,535 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 112,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 150,332 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 125,112 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 125,112 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 122,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 122,275 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,550 miles

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

heavy engine oil leaks

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 NBJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

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

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