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AO55 VZP

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,343 mi
Last recorded129,343 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 VZP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 129,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is heavily worn on the outer edge, close to the cords

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside front rear lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres have started to perish

oil leak

under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,220 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 126,816 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 126,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under-tray loose

rear wiper missing

Pass 27 Oct 2014 124,502 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside screenwash aim low

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 119,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

drivers side carpet worn but not affecting use of driver controls

Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,035 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,380 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Oct 2011 79,173 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 43,080 miles

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

both n/s/f tyre and n/s/r have small cuts to inner wall

under body trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2009 43,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

both n/s/f tyre and n/s/r have small cuts to inner wall

under body trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,542 miles

brake fluid level between min and max

stone chips to screen

Fail 31 Oct 2008 25,542 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level between min and max

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

stone chips to screen

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 VZP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

AO55 VZP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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