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AO55 RFZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,509 mi
Last recorded65,509 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 RFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 65,509 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 65,507 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 64,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 64,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp masks / converters fitted to nearside headlamp

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 64,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp masks / converters fitted to nearside headlamp

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 63,507 miles

Headlamp masks / converters fitted to nearside headlamp

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 63,498 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,966 miles

Headlamp converter fitted to nearside headlamp.

slight bind by hand from offside front wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2021 52,000 miles

Headlamp converters fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2019 45,971 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 37,955 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 33,381 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 29,202 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,147 miles

Both Front Tyres Low

Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,287 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,591 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,200 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,256 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 13,203 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 9,992 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2008 8,274 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 RFZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RFZ, 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 AO55 RFZ registered?

AO55 RFZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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