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AV55 MPX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

242,343 mi
Last recorded242,343 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 242,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 221,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner C V gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 221,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner C V gaiter slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 194,998 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres perished and close to limit advise to change

Fail 3 Sep 2021 194,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres perished and close to limit advise to change

Pass 25 Sep 2020 180,691 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 180,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 166,606 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 166,606 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 141,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 125,359 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails & worn outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 24 May 2017 125,356 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails & worn outer edge ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2016 117,972 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 117,970 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S tail lamp dim

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 96,538 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 73,577 miles

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

both front tyres are very worn on inner & outer edges.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 68,410 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,735 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,135 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 44,080 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,099 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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AV55 MPX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MPX, 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 MPX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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