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MF55 CBV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

188,419 mi
Last recorded188,419 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 CBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 188,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 188,419 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing seat belt receiver (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 172,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 172,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 155,427 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 155,427 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 139,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2015 139,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2013 125,460 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2013 125,460 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 108,119 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 108,119 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,274 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 81,962 miles

n/s/f rotational tyre on incorrectly

Fail 6 Jan 2011 81,962 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f rotational tyre on incorrectly

Pass 31 Dec 2009 73,088 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 67,891 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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MF55 CBV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MF55 CBV, 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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MF55 CBV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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