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MK55 VTY

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,241 mi
Last recorded128,241 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VTY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2020 128,241 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 128,239 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 119,739 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 119,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 114,271 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,612 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 100,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,559 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 94,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Mar 2012 78,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 64,533 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 64,533 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,310 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer tread edges.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,326 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 VTY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel 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 VTY, 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 VTY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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