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AP55 FWL

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

221,164 mi
Last recorded221,164 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 221,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 221,164 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 208,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 199,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 188,771 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 188,765 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 183,653 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 179,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2014 172,684 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 157,536 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 144,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 136,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 119,394 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2008 105,816 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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AP55 FWL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

AP55 FWL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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