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MK55 VVM

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

221,440 mi
Last recorded221,440 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 VVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 221,440 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

undertray loose

Pass 16 Dec 2023 216,521 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertray insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2022 211,160 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 206,499 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 195,174 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 183,493 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 157,192 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 145,895 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 136,810 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 129,437 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 129,237 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 121,711 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 121,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 109,608 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 97,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,636 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 88,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

parts of exhaust system rusting

sill covers fitted

some undercutting to front brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2010 88,700 miles

parts of exhaust system rusting

sill covers fitted

some undercutting to front brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 74,800 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,033 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 VVM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VVM, 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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What year was MK55 VVM registered?

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

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