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MT55 LZW

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,750 mi
Last recorded104,750 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 LZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 104,750 miles

Rear Brakes- surface rust on rear discs

Pass 25 Jul 2025 104,155 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2024 103,822 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))

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,005 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2022 102,437 miles

engine cover fitted

heavily under sealed

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 101,850 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,679 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 100,254 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 98,244 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 95,878 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,864 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,373 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 91,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,209 miles

Rear brakes only just past the imbalance check. The offside rear is giving poor results on both service and parking checks and should be inspected for faults or adjustment

Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,389 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 78,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,267 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,415 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 74,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 69,799 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 65,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 65,692 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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MT55 LZW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MT55 LZW, 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 MT55 LZW registered?

MT55 LZW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 October 2005.

Is MT55 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT55 LZW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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