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MW54 LBY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,744 mi
Last recorded187,744 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW54 LBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 187,744 miles

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

Lower vehicle underbody very wet due to heavy rain , this may mask some faults

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 175,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s both arms either side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by the back box and centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis legs where top of the springs mount to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 175,026 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s both arms either side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by the back box and centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s chassis legs where top of the springs mount to (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 160,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16v avon zv7 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 160,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16v avon zv7 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 146,705 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 136,715 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 124,443 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view non swept area of (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 124,274 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view non swept area of (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 112,555 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 104,448 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,379 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 74,702 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 70,684 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,837 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,546 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,243 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Fail 9 Mar 2011 49,212 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front brake disks slightly worn and pitted

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,061 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 43,061 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,426 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 23 Mar 2009 36,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 5 Feb 2008 27,432 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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MW54 LBY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MW54 LBY, 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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MW54 LBY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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