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AJ55 VJD

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

205,984 mi
Last recorded205,984 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VJD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 205,984 miles

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

Offside Front Upper mount slight play

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2024 194,225 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 186,090 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 180,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 176,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 169,487 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 159,356 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 158,926 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine sooting optics on test (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 148,136 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2018 148,132 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 141,786 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 134,072 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 126,040 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 115,917 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 107,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2012 96,547 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,568 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 76,656 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 76,655 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 63,017 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 VJD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VJD, 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 VJD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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