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AV55 WCL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,593 mi
Last recorded72,593 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn on edges and starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,769 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 70,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emissions plate limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 67,317 miles

Engine Management light illuminated

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,739 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,159 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 51,646 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2014 46,321 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 33,674 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,435 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 23,588 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,507 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 21,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,689 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 WCL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

AV55 WCL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is AV55 WCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 WCL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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