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AK55 SUF

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

173,782 mi
Last recorded173,782 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SUF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 173,782 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 165,703 miles

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

both front and rear reg plates deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2024 165,633 miles

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led head light bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

both front and rear reg plates deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2023 154,613 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 149,566 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake just met efficiency

Pass 23 Oct 2021 114,293 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

both front tyres cracking in tread

Fail 16 Oct 2021 144,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2020 140,839 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 140,834 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 140,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres inner sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2018 135,443 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 121,529 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 121,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,003 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides lower gaiters (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 111,003 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides lower gaiters (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 100,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,867 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,880 miles

Airbag light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 74,880 miles

Airbag light on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,574 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 62,824 miles

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

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 corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,850 miles

Engine undertray broken

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,775 miles

NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Fail 30 Sep 2009 41,775 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,558 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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AK55 SUF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AK55 SUF, 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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AK55 SUF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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