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CP55 VPT

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

248,812 mi
Last recorded248,812 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VPT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 248,812 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 248,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 248,135 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 247,898 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 247,103 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 245,518 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 243,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 243,108 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 240,224 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 240,224 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 237,412 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 237,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 233,630 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 229,960 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 225,863 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 May 2014 225,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2013 197,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 94,991 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 152,742 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 152,742 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 116,456 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 116,456 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 79,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,717 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 52,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

rear anti roll bar bush stops cracked.

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 VPT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

CP55 VPT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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