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MT55 MEV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,236 mi
Last recorded173,236 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 MEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 173,236 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 173,234 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 159,015 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 29 Sep 2020 154,884 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 151,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 148,345 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside reare bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 148,345 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside reare bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 141,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2017 141,314 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2016 136,560 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 136,560 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 126,763 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 107,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 95,407 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,570 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,570 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 65,478 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 65,478 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,325 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 34,091 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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MT55 MEV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT55 MEV, 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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MT55 MEV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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