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AK55 WZZ

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

171,480 mi
Last recorded171,480 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 171,480 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 171,068 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 167,345 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 163,031 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 163,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 158,538 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 158,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 155,155 miles

Front Under trays loose

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 152,773 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 152,769 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 148,967 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 sides wish bone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 148,964 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 sides wish bone inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 144,384 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 136,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 /45 /17 godride (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 136,927 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamps broken end badly rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 /45 /17 godride (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 132,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235.45.17 budget (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 132,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235.45.17 budget (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 124,275 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 115,740 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,750 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 83,662 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 62,282 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,282 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,599 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,416 miles

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

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 WZZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WZZ, 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 AK55 WZZ registered?

AK55 WZZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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