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MV55 LRA

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

188,761 mi
Last recorded188,761 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 LRA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 188,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 183,611 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 183,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 178,419 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 173,850 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 168,186 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 165,002 miles

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

Parking brake lever has very little reverse travel

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 155,988 miles

Front screen cracked on o/s (not in drivers view)

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

Rear brake discs corroding on faces

both o/s tyres worn on edges

both rear bump stops broken (not affecting suspension)

Fail 22 Nov 2018 155,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front screen cracked on o/s (not in drivers view)

Offside Rear brake binding on slightly

Rear brake discs corroding on faces

both o/s tyres worn on edges

both rear bump stops broken (not affecting suspension)

Pass 14 Oct 2017 151,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 140,015 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 131,564 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 131,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 127,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 127,199 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 120,760 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 113,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 106,546 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,301 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 94,300 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 68,343 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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MV55 LRA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV55 LRA, 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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MV55 LRA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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