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MW55 PFY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

170,490 mi
Last recorded170,490 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 PFY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 170,490 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 160,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 160,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 155,980 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 155,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 145,584 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 145,584 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 134,328 miles

Both rear tyre walls are perished. No ply or cords are exposed.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 134,328 miles

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

Both rear tyre walls are perished. No ply or cords are exposed.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,095 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,675 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 105,674 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 100,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,810 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 78,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Oct 2011 70,551 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,202 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,881 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,207 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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MW55 PFY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MW55 PFY, 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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MW55 PFY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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