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AX55 ARZ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,706 mi
Last recorded165,706 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 ARZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 165,706 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 158,988 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine lamp on.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 154,387 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak but not excessive

slight under vehicle corrosion and components

Pass 23 Feb 2019 215,922 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 202,197 miles

Nearside Front tyre has signs of damage on inner side wall no cords exposed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

engine light on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 192,045 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 192,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 181,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower arm bush perished

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

Nearside Front Upper Both upper arm bushes perished

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

Offside Front Lower lower arm bush perished

Offside Front Upper Both upper arm bushes perished

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 181,990 miles

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

Wheel stud(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower lower arm bush perished

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

Nearside Front Upper Both upper arm bushes perished

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

Offside Front Lower lower arm bush perished

Offside Front Upper Both upper arm bushes perished

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 161,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 145,800 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 137,040 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 115,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 90,115 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake imbalance 18%

Fail 7 Jan 2009 73,316 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AX55 ARZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AX55 ARZ, 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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AX55 ARZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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