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MK55 VTJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,904 mi
Last recorded130,904 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 130,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jun 2022 130,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Jun 2021 127,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s rear hub/bearing housing lower bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Jun 2021 127,256 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear badly split, inner fabric section exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed within tread , goodyear 205 55 16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced all 4 rear faded light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both n/s and o/s rear hub/bearing housing lower bushes slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2020 118,911 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 114,612 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 114,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,863 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 106,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed with paper (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,122 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 92,692 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,746 miles

child seats fitted

one of two nearside rear lights inoperative

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,323 miles

front undertray loose

Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front undertray loose

Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,155 miles

Battery clamp not tight

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 2 Oct 2012 68,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 68,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,292 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,399 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,414 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,952 miles

report/advise both rear tyres worn close to limit.

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 VTJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTJ, 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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MK55 VTJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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