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MM55 SBU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

216,832 mi
Last recorded216,832 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 216,832 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 216,814 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 209,499 miles

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

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2022 201,885 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))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 192,392 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 183,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Feb 2019 180,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 178,643 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 178,643 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 174,742 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 170,517 miles

BOTH front tyre worn on outer edges.

offside front wheel bearing becoming rough.

stone chips in front screen.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 170,515 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

BOTH front tyre worn on outer edges.

offside front wheel bearing becoming rough.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 166,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 150,133 miles

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

front offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2014 150,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front offside tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 129,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside tyre inner side wall perishing

Fail 7 Feb 2013 129,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front offside tyre inner side wall perishing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 108,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,622 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 69,446 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,537 miles

slight damage to front near side tyre side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,337 miles

nearside rear tyre distorted

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 SBU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SBU, 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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MM55 SBU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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