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MK55 VHU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,101 mi
Last recorded82,101 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 82,101 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 82,094 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 78,814 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 74,881 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,701 miles

Engine cover & Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2015 67,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,304 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,872 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

near side rear tyre is featherd on outer tread

Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,531 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 46,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

electronic stability program light on

Fail 9 Aug 2011 40,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,972 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 35,649 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 35,649 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,058 miles

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge of the treasd

rear anti roll bar sleeves cracked not resulting in any play

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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MK55 VHU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc 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 MK55 VHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK55 VHU registered?

MK55 VHU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MK55 VHU safe to buy?

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