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CP55 VPL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,098 mi
Last recorded153,098 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 153,098 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 146,168 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 146,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,608 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 139,608 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 134,157 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 134,157 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 127,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 120,253 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 114,413 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 114,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 105,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake application 23% imbalance

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

rear brake decrease rate 20% imbalance

Fail 8 Sep 2012 105,139 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake application 23% imbalance

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

rear brake decrease rate 20% imbalance

Pass 27 Sep 2011 96,914 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 96,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 86,424 miles

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

osr tyre has split in inner sidewall but not to cords

Fail 30 Sep 2009 76,331 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,331 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,740 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 52,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VPL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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