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AU55 VFY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,827 mi
Last recorded142,827 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VFY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 142,827 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 138,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 133,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

borh front tyres have cuts but not deep to reach cords

offside rear tyre has cut but not deep to reach cords

Pass 24 Sep 2013 122,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 122,441 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 108,186 miles

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

air bag warning light on

bonnet open warning light on central locking control failure informed by owner water ingress to control module under floor

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,721 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 91,462 miles

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,025 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,779 miles

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

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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AU55 VFY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU55 VFY, 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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AU55 VFY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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