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AO55 UKW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

169,233 mi
Last recorded169,233 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UKW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 169,233 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 161,468 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 161,466 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2023 148,560 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Lights dimmer than other side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 148,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Lights dimmer than other side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 134,935 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 129,660 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 124,566 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 124,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 119,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 112,739 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 112,739 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 96,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,190 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 82,551 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limmit

nsf road wheel damaged

nsf tyre side wall damaged

oil level low indicator showing

play in nsf lower rear arm rear bush

Fail 12 May 2015 82,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn close to legal limmit

nsf road wheel damaged

nsf tyre side wall damaged

oil level low indicator showing

play in nsf lower rear arm rear bush

Pass 9 May 2014 73,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 68,872 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads low

rear tyres feathered on inner edge

slight play in osf lower suspension arm rear bush

Pass 12 May 2012 60,554 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 60,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 51,941 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,926 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,105 miles

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

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

Rear gearbox mount is slightly loose.

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 UKW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

AO55 UKW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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