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AE55 WOV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,564 mi
Last recorded128,564 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 128,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 127,510 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 127,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 125,027 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 125,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 122,591 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 118,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,094 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 94,094 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 86,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

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

fuel heater damp but not showing signs of leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2017 86,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel heater damp but not showing signs of leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2016 77,610 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 77,610 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Neraside front tyre is worn 3mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,115 miles

cuts to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

Pass 9 Jul 2013 58,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 53,950 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,608 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 44,784 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,673 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 40,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,329 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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AE55 WOV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE55 WOV, 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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AE55 WOV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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