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MF55 VBZ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,299 mi
Last recorded143,299 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 VBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2018 143,299 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trim broken and very sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsr tyre bold inner

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,658 miles

1 x nsr sidelight inop

nsf tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2015 132,561 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,204 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall borderline

Pass 23 Sep 2013 122,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2012 110,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 13 Nov 2012 110,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

airbag light on

Pass 9 Nov 2011 95,831 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 95,745 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,082 miles

Some imbalance of front brake effort.N/S 12.5% low.

Fail 4 Nov 2010 80,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some imbalance of front brake effort.N/S 12.5% low.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,658 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 73,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S outer tail lamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 5 Nov 2008 64,620 miles

osf tyre has damage to sidewall( not to cords )

Fail 5 Nov 2008 64,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osf tyre has damage to sidewall( not to cords )

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 VBZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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