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AB55 AAA

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,982 mi
Last recorded141,982 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 AAA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 141,982 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))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 134,349 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 134,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 126,064 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 126,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning outer (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 118,167 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 112,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tyres deflated

Fail 22 Nov 2018 112,372 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

tyres deflated

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,993 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 103,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 97,364 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 97,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,146 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 81,844 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall slight cut, not showing kanvas or plys

Pass 28 May 2013 77,751 miles

ns front tyre wall has finger bulge power steering fliud low smoke test results on limits

Pass 12 Apr 2012 73,094 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,713 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 55,713 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Nov 2009 46,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 46,626 miles

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

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 43,173 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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AB55 AAA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AB55 AAA, 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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AB55 AAA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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