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AP54 MHN

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

173,427 mi
Last recorded173,427 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 MHN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 173,427 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension has signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 160,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened needs cleaning back and wax oiling (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2023 143,923 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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 136,294 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 136,294 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,787 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 131,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 127,015 miles

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

corrosion to rear and subframe components

front suspension bushes perishing

rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 22 Dec 2020 127,009 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion to rear and subframe components

front suspension bushes perishing

rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 6 Jan 2020 120,698 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension bushes perishing

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2019 112,450 miles

Front suspension arm bushes perished

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

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

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

Rear suspension frame corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 105,332 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxiliary belt tensioner worn

Fail 5 Jan 2018 105,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

auxiliary belt tensioner worn

Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,224 miles

all four tyres starting to perish between treads

both rear brake hoses perished

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,739 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,599 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,335 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 77,023 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 3 Jan 2012 72,428 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,449 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 59,269 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,558 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 47,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 39,747 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)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 39,747 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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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AP54 MHN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AP54 MHN, 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 AP54 MHN registered?

AP54 MHN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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