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AO55 RFE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,215 mi
Last recorded172,215 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 RFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 172,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 172,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 163,267 miles

Nearside Front damage to outer side wall

Offside Front Inner drive shaft joint slight play

Offside Front slight damage to outer side wall

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

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2018 163,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage to outer side wall

Offside Front Inner drive shaft joint slight play

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

Offside Front slight damage to outer side wall

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

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2017 154,883 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 146,389 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 146,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2015 137,690 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 127,873 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 127,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 119,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 107,822 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 107,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 97,889 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 94,691 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 93,307 miles

o/s rear tyre showing signs of been run low of pressure

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,817 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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AO55 RFE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO55 RFE, 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 RFE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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