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AV55 AFX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,285 mi
Last recorded95,285 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 AFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 95,285 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 87,808 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in side wall /perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 85,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 85,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 82,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 81,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 78,675 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 77,091 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,634 miles

under trays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,676 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,676 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,712 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 68,712 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,969 miles

child seats fitted in rear seats

Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,931 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2013 48,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,175 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 38,028 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,431 miles

1 CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR/AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2010 32,431 miles

1 CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR/AIRBAG LIGHT ON

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 May 2009 25,168 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,616 miles

Both front tyres getting low , undershields fitted restricting inspection .

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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AV55 AFX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV55 AFX, 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 AV55 AFX registered?

AV55 AFX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AV55 AFX safe to buy?

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