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AP54 OBZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

211,364 mi
Last recorded211,364 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 OBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 211,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 198,100 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 184,005 miles

nsf/osf tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Fail 25 Apr 2019 183,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nsf/osf tyres wearing on inner and outter edges

Pass 1 May 2018 175,621 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Covers fitted under the car

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil level low

Fail 26 Apr 2018 175,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Covers fitted under the car

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil level low

Pass 1 May 2017 167,515 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Covers fitted under the car

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Service brakes warning light on

Fail 25 Apr 2017 167,512 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Covers fitted under the car

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Service brakes warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 158,347 miles

os and ns rear shock absorber dust covers loose

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 144,888 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 144,812 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 130,232 miles

small crack o/s windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2012 113,143 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2011 97,529 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 81,076 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,087 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 69,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,783 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,341 miles

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 OBZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

AP54 OBZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is AP54 OBZ safe to buy?

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