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MT55 XDU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Lpg 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,031 mi
Last recorded141,031 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 XDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 141,031 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 140,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 112,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 112,091 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 125,509 miles

Engine management light on

Gas filler cap missing

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread perished and cracking

Non standard rear exhaust box fitted

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 125,480 miles

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

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

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

Engine management light on

Gas filler cap missing

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread perished and cracking

Non standard rear exhaust box fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 116,593 miles

Exhaust system very poor condtion, damaged and blowing slightly

Gas filler cap missing

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 102,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 82,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 82,688 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,693 miles

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

Rear brake discs starting to corrode and pads 80% worn

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 49,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 49,112 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 XDU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,596cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XDU, 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 XDU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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