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A444 STM

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,488 mi
Last recorded202,488 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA444 STM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 202,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 189,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush part of suspension arm assembly (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ top spring seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush part of suspension arm assembly (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ top spring seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 29 Jun 2023 189,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush part of suspension arm assembly (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ top spring seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush part of suspension arm assembly (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ top spring seat area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under Tray's Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 8 Oct 2021 185,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive @engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 175,319 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 166,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 154,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 145,042 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 133,817 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Front inner brake pads worn thin

Fail 15 Sep 2016 133,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked to cord on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cracked to cord on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

Front inner brake pads worn thin

Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,509 miles

egr pipe has a small pinhole in weld

rear coilsprings are both corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2015 122,507 miles

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

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

egr pipe has a small pinhole in weld

rear coilsprings are both corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 114,904 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 114,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,040 miles

power steering feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 10 Sep 2013 104,036 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

power steering feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 24 Aug 2012 90,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2012 90,660 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre on limit (Borderline fail)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,766 miles

Airbag malfunction lamp illuminated. (This will be a fail in 2012)

Horn doesnt sound properly. (borderline pass)

Nearside front tyre on limit (BORDERLINE PASS)

Nearside rear tyre near limit.

Pass 18 May 2010 72,334 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 72,334 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 64,220 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 53,487 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,487 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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A444 STM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A444 STM, 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 A444 STM registered?

A444 STM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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