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CP55 VDN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,014 mi
Last recorded146,014 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VDN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 146,014 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 146,014 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 130,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 130,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 117,392 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 102,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre low tread on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2013 102,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,425 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,031 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 74,031 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,609 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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CP55 VDN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP55 VDN, 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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CP55 VDN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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