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AO55 VOA

2005 Audi A4

Yellow Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

201,798 mi
Last recorded201,798 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VOA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 201,798 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 193,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 193,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 187,474 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 187,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 175,280 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 168,559 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 168,559 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 160,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 160,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail SPLIT AND CORD VISIBLE (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split and cord visible (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 154,416 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 145,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 135,467 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 133,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 133,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 125,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2013 125,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 114,185 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 114,185 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 101,816 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,026 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,176 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 55,523 miles

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

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 VOA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 2,967cc 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 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

AO55 VOA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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