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CX55 UTM

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,059 mi
Last recorded169,059 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 UTM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 169,059 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 169,052 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 162,187 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 162,187 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 149,636 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 143,128 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under body engine cover damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2015 137,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 130,175 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 123,027 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 123,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 20 Aug 2012 116,854 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 104,483 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,210 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 83,210 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,091 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Aug 2009 63,091 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads wearing low

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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CX55 UTM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CX55 UTM, 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 CX55 UTM registered?

CX55 UTM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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