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AD54 VBA

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,587 mi
Last recorded153,587 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 153,587 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2024 151,203 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 149,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top casing detached

Fail 28 Oct 2023 149,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top casing detached

Pass 2 Nov 2022 142,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 126,384 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,208 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 108,993 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2019 103,787 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))

oil leaking onto exhaust. no fumes detected

Fail 7 Jan 2019 103,782 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

oil leaking onto exhaust. no fumes detected

Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,340 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,121 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 83,222 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

nail in n/s/r tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Jan 2014 69,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,065 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,936 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,535 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,448 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,707 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 26,793 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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AD54 VBA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD54 VBA, 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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What year was AD54 VBA registered?

AD54 VBA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is AD54 VBA safe to buy?

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