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CP55 VDY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

178,122 mi
Last recorded178,122 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 178,122 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 172,256 miles

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

Nearside under tray insecure not likely to fall off

Offside Front inner wing insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Fail 22 Sep 2022 172,256 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside under tray insecure not likely to fall off

Offside Front inner wing insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

windscreen damaged not affecting drivers view

Pass 13 Aug 2021 164,129 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

near side rear side light working but not illuminating bright

off side front inner wing insecure

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2020 155,999 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 149,067 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 149,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 142,385 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers under vechile

Pass 4 Apr 2017 134,674 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 127,475 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 117,799 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 117,698 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 105,084 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,050 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,590 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,982 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 35,272 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,031 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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CP55 VDY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CP55 VDY, 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 CP55 VDY registered?

CP55 VDY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is CP55 VDY safe to buy?

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