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AJ55 RVP

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

286,483 mi
Last recorded286,483 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RVP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 286,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 280,453 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 280,453 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 265,104 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 244,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 244,162 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 230,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 220,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both nearside front upper suspension arm bushes worn

both offside front upper arm bushes worn

Pass 24 Oct 2017 202,412 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake flexi pipes slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 192,650 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Oct 2016 192,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2015 172,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 156,996 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 147,301 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 140,922 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 140,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all brake discs very deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2011 128,275 miles

all brake discs deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2010 115,758 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 105,381 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,379 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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AJ55 RVP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ55 RVP, 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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AJ55 RVP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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