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AJ55 AOW

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,473 mi
Last recorded135,473 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AOW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 135,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 135,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 133,438 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 128,027 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers obscuring view

various suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2022 128,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers obscuring view

various suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 121,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 115,589 miles

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

DAMAGE TO MOST TYRE OUTER WALLS .

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

LOTS OF SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING ETC .

REAR SUBFRAME +SUSPENSION +REAR SHOCKERS + FRONT SRUTS CORRODED .

Fail 14 Jan 2020 115,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT CLAMP BROKEN . (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CHECKED WHATS VISIBLE .

DAMAGE TO MOST TYRE OUTER WALLS .

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

LOTS OF SUSPENSION BUSHES CRACKING ETC .

REAR SUBFRAME +SUSPENSION +REAR SHOCKERS + FRONT SRUTS CORRODED .

Pass 22 Jan 2019 108,112 miles

Central CENTRE EXHAUST JOINT CLAMP VERY CORRODED ,SUGGEST REPLACED SOON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm CENTRE TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged BUCKLE COVER DAMAGED (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEED REAR PADS SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear REAR TYRES CRACKING ON EDGE OF TREAD , SUGGEST KEEP AN EYE ON

Rear SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION PRETTY CORRODED ON REAR

Pass 5 Feb 2018 101,945 miles

front brake pads low

front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

headlamp lens's deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 101,935 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake pads low

front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorated

headlamp lens's deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,341 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS'S DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY AFFECTING THE BEAM IMAGES

BOTH REAR INDICATORS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH THE REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED/PERISHED IN OUTTER TREADS

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BUSH ON FORWARD ARM SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATED--SHOULD BE REPLACED SOON

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,933 miles

HEADLAMP LEN'S DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

Fail 14 Oct 2015 97,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

HEADLAMP LEN'S DETERIORATED SLIGHTLY

Pass 6 Oct 2014 95,251 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp lens's deteriorated slightly

windscreen wash jets require adjustment(low)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 89,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 89,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,770 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 80,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osf pads approx 4mm.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,915 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,915 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 60,792 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,963 miles

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

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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AJ55 AOW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AJ55 AOW, 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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AJ55 AOW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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