MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,838 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML ON
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both sides. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
EML on - Vehicle registered before failure date.
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened shows signs overheating also corrosion on edges of both disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms the bushes gone soft and slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover broken ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all attachment bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear both bumpstops on shock absorbers have split and allowed dust covers to drop
accident damage front bumper and lamp area
low pad wear symbol on dash
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside door mirror cover damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bump stops perished
Rear seats not present at time of test
Rear subframe bushes starting to perish
brake pad warning light on
engine covers & undertrays fitted
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside door mirror cover slightly damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bump stops perished
Rear subframe bushes have slight play
brake pad warning light on
engine covers & undertrays fitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Seat belt missing all rears (7.1.2 (a))
Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside door mirror cover slightly damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bump stops perished
Rear subframe bushes have slight play
brake pad warning light on
engine covers & undertrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear inner tyre wall perished and split but no cords exposed
nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
slight cut on n/s/r trye wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
slight cut on n/s/r trye wall
cuts/damage to front nearside tyre sidewall
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP55 DME is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 AP55 DME, 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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AP55 DME is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2005.
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