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AP55 AJU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,683 mi
Last recorded128,683 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 AJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 128,683 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

reverse lamp inop

Pass 15 Dec 2023 119,818 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage . (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also few cuts outside the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 113,951 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 113,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LAMPS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,047 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 100,310 miles

rear brake hoses cut

Pass 13 Dec 2018 93,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,109 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,074 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 71,858 miles

Damage to under trays.

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

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

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 66,643 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 22 Nov 2013 66,643 miles

both front tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,584 miles

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

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

NSF wiper washers need adjustment

Rear washer inop

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,542 miles

Offside front tyre tread very low on inner and outer edges

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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AP55 AJU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AP55 AJU, 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 AP55 AJU registered?

AP55 AJU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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