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LV55 SKD

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,362 mi
Last recorded145,362 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 SKD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 145,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 145,340 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 144,058 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 144,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer not working Both wipers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 136,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage on inner edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 127,497 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,907 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 117,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,135 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 108,260 miles

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

Front wiper blades slightly juddering across screen

Road wheel slightly damaged all (4.2.A.1a)

both number plates 3d effect

engine + floor covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 98,043 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 89,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number plates lettering 3d effect

Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,542 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,440 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,267 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 57,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,967 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,492 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 36,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres out of shape

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 SKD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,963cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

LV55 SKD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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