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AV55 WCP

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,011 mi
Last recorded147,011 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 WCP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 147,011 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 146,581 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Various corrosion occurring

Various suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 7 Nov 2024 146,555 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

Various corrosion occurring

Various suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2023 142,844 miles

Central exhaust box corroded outer skin

Central exhaust clamp broken

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various corrosion occurring

Various suspension bushes in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2023 142,814 miles

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

Central exhaust box corroded outer skin

Central exhaust clamp broken

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Various corrosion occurring

Various suspension bushes in poor condition

Pass 3 Dec 2022 140,333 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 140,333 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 136,541 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 136,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 132,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 129,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 125,637 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 125,637 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 122,157 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all top front arms, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 119,259 miles

rear brake discs surfaces poor / some fluctuation in brake readings

Fail 11 Nov 2016 119,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs surfaces poor / some fluctuation in brake readings

Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,541 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 105,696 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 98,933 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 92,947 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 85,047 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,625 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,839 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,278 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 WCP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 WCP, 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 WCP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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