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CU54 SDO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

155,467 mi
Last recorded155,467 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 SDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 155,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear suspension assembly corroded.

Fail 23 Mar 2026 155,467 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Turbo to cat Joint, stud missing. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear suspension assembly corroded.

Pass 3 Apr 2025 151,397 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 149,883 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 149,883 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 145,561 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 141,335 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 131,207 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,107 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 115,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,779 miles

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

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

slight imbalance on front brake effort

Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,507 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,595 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,433 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 69,412 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,550 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,587 miles

Minor corrosion center exhaust

Minor corrosion to front disks

Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,591 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,050 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 34,939 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 28,731 miles

ns front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,867 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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CU54 SDO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CU54 SDO, 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 CU54 SDO registered?

CU54 SDO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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