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AU55 VFZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

243,825 mi
Last recorded243,825 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 243,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks in lower zone B and the blacked out area (3.2 (a) (i))

age related cracking to most suspension rubber bushes

o/s front lower sill lip is slightly damaged

various factory plastic undertrays fitted obscuring panels and components

Pass 26 Nov 2019 241,150 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 241,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault sensor (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault sensor (7.12 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 238,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside smearing, advise replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 238,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both deteriorated/smearing, recommend replace (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend further inspection/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 234,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 230,558 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

Fail 24 Sep 2016 230,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm, marked in yellow. (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 227,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint, advise replace (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle restricting view/inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2014 224,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 218,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2012 203,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 184,738 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2010 167,075 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 152,415 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 152,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 132,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VFZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VFZ, 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 AU55 VFZ registered?

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

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