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AV55 AFZ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,361 mi
Last recorded219,361 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 AFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 219,361 miles

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 31 Aug 2024 212,527 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 206,240 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 198,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres damaged and worn close to limit

Fail 22 Aug 2022 198,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear tyres damaged and worn close to limit

Pass 31 Aug 2021 188,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 171,720 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 158,794 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 156,014 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 143,187 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 141,462 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 139,602 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 139,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 127,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns headlamp bracket cracked

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2013 127,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns headlamp bracket cracked

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 114,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,931 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,931 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,554 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 49,476 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on rim protector ridge

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 AFZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AFZ, 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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AV55 AFZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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