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AO55 RFL

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,701 mi
Last recorded206,701 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 RFL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 206,701 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 205,319 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 205,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 201,714 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 190,810 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 179,010 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 177,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 161,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 151,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2013 143,678 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 131,177 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 111,121 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 96,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 85,818 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 85,818 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RFL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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