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DX55 VAH

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,666 mi
Last recorded101,666 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 VAH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 101,666 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,680 miles

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

all tyres side walls cracking

concentric leak

Fail 21 Aug 2017 96,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all tyres side walls cracking

concentric leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,803 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 87,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 87,502 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 71,137 miles

N/S rear tyre has a slight cut

Front To Center exhaust clamp corroded

N/S Front tyre has a slight cut

Fail 31 May 2014 71,137 miles

Front To Center exhaust clamp corroded

N/S Front tyre has a slight cut

N/S rear tyre has a slight cut

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,485 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,328 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,589 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 49,589 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 34,332 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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DX55 VAH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DX55 VAH, 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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DX55 VAH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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