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MW55 RVP

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,603 mi
Last recorded148,603 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 RVP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 148,603 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 148,603 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 140,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,154 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 132,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 131,630 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 131,629 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 131,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust system corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 130,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 126,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2018 126,299 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2017 118,306 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 118,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 91,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,214 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 85,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pads warning light on (plug broken on N/S/F wheel)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,610 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,556 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUT ON SIDEWALLS

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)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,475 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUT ON SIDEWALLS

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)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 53,352 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,036 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,967 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 RVP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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