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MK55 VJL

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,693 mi
Last recorded109,693 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 109,693 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 99,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 99,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,900 miles

Full under trays fitted covering testable items

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edges/faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

small chip in swept area of windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2023 90,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Full under trays fitted covering testable items

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer edges/faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

small chip in swept area of windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2022 81,817 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 74,544 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,864 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 68,444 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,350 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,000 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,218 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 62,310 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,310 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 59,224 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2013 59,224 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,126 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 57,126 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,665 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,590 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,962 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 32,375 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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MK55 VJL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

Is MK55 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK55 VJL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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