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CE55 UPN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,279 mi
Last recorded143,279 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 UPN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 143,279 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 142,485 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 138,092 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 136,214 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 131,349 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s/f and n/s/f lower rear suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (Banana shaped arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r chassis around rear subframe mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 front upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear (banana shaped) suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r chassis around subframe mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,995 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper suspension arm bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 114,993 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper suspension arm bushes are deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,034 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush is deteriorated on both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush is deteriorated on both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper spring mounting is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 106,034 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush is deteriorated on both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush is deteriorated on both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper spring mounting is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn badly on inner edge 205/55/16

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 91,414 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are worn and rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides are worn and rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is getting low - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm and is also wearing on both edges - replacement is recommended (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 85,996 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is getting low - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm and is also wearing on both edges - replacement is recommended (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,674 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 79,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,234 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,262 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,097 miles

n/s plastic under floor damaged.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 49,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,897 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,737 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 40,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 40,361 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,361 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,077 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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CE55 UPN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE55 UPN, 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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CE55 UPN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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