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AU55 XYV

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

183,579 mi
Last recorded183,579 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 XYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 183,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 179,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 176,865 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 170,997 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 169,863 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 169,027 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 168,024 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 167,568 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 167,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 166,117 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 163,623 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 157,329 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 157,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 150,022 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 143,387 miles

Ball joints got play

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspntoin bushes split

Pass 2 Nov 2012 138,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2011 127,964 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 114,771 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 107,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 96,921 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 96,707 miles

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

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 XYV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AU55 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

AU55 XYV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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