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LV55 ZTJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,010 mi
Last recorded85,010 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 ZTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 85,010 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 85,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 83,604 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 81,763 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 79,512 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 79,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2020 77,662 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 77,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 73,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 70,712 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 70,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2017 66,548 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Under-trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 66,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,627 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on edges. Advise replacing

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Engine cover fitted

Under-trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2016 59,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres worn very low on edges. Advise replacing

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Engine cover fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,738 miles

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

all front upper suspension arm bushes age cracking

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

wipers poor

Fail 16 Sep 2015 53,738 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

all front upper suspension arm bushes age cracking

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged

wipers poor

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,148 miles

N/S/R tyre on 3mm

O/S/R tyre has deep cut but not through to cords

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,673 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 44,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,201 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,787 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,996 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight damage to sidewall.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 26,123 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 18,931 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 ZTJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

LV55 ZTJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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