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AF55 ULS

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,501 mi
Last recorded187,501 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 ULS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 187,501 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 179,453 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

both rear tyres low on inner edge

front discs poor condition

mil light illuminated

Fail 6 Oct 2017 179,453 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play

both rear tyres low on inner edge

front discs poor condition

mil light illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2016 170,749 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 159,893 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 159,893 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 142,788 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 130,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 121,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 114,673 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 114,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 98,756 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear 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 16 Feb 2010 98,756 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 27 Aug 2009 93,694 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 68,500 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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AF55 ULS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF55 ULS, 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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AF55 ULS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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