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AV55 JZO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

261,943 mi
Last recorded261,943 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 JZO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 261,943 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken and has sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reversing lamp continuously stays on position

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 236,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 236,516 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 219,987 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 217,391 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 212,543 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 207,758 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 201,839 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 194,661 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 187,496 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 179,344 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 173,213 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 168,925 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 163,472 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 157,479 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 145,137 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 128,164 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 111,990 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2009 100,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 74,412 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 74,412 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JZO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver 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 AV55 JZO, 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 JZO registered?

AV55 JZO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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