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AU55 VHD

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,314 mi
Last recorded167,314 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 167,314 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 167,307 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides all 4 arms front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 151,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 132,076 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 132,067 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassies (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 127,391 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 121,129 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 121,092 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 113,048 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 104,885 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 97,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 81,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,711 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 56,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,363 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 42,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,192 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 35,063 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,664 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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AU55 VHD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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