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AP55 DME

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,838 mi
Last recorded145,838 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DME
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 145,838 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 133,572 miles

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))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 119,366 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,285 miles

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))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 115,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 108,347 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 108,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,878 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 102,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,751 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2017 99,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,904 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 91,873 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 86,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,904 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 62,439 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,546 miles

slight cut on n/s/r trye wall

Fail 5 Apr 2012 51,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 31,667 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,181 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,914 miles

cuts/damage to front nearside tyre sidewall

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 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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