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AO55 UKN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,343 mi
Last recorded161,343 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 161,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 157,588 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 156,773 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 154,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 152,450 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 152,449 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

front pos lamps

Pass 13 Dec 2019 149,895 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 148,093 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 148,093 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 146,153 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 146,148 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 143,160 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 143,141 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 140,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 136,223 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 130,946 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2012 125,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 119,489 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 119,344 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2010 111,683 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 99,746 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,915 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 88,174 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 88,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UKN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKN, 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 UKN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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