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AO55 PMX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,809 mi
Last recorded162,809 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 PMX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 162,809 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 162,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of pair (left) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 154,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 148,888 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 144,787 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 140,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges, centre tread low. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 135,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 135,284 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 129,684 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides are wearing low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are wearing low (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 122,762 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arms rear inner bushes deteriorated,

Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,024 miles

Both front upper suspension arm inner mounting bushes are deteriorated on both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 110,624 miles

Both front upper suspension arm bushes on both sides are deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 103,445 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 103,445 miles

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,003 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 94,154 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 91,976 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 82,418 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 67,982 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread and worn on the inner and outer edges of the tread

offside front tyre slightly worn on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 15 May 2008 53,344 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO55 PMX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue 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 AO55 PMX, 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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AO55 PMX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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