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MM55 RZW

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,540 mi
Last recorded179,540 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 RZW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2022 179,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 177,211 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 171,718 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 159,246 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 150,847 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 150,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 141,232 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 138,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 138,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2013 130,309 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 130,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 122,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2011 115,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2011 115,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 107,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 101,426 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,797 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 82,793 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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MM55 RZW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM55 RZW, 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 MM55 RZW registered?

MM55 RZW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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