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5 VUY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,263 mi
Last recorded119,263 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 VUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 119,263 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 117,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 116,724 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 116,724 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,564 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 112,524 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 107,642 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 107,573 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,312 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Mount corroded and broken (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,215 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 89,743 miles

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

o/s headlamp faulty

Pass 6 Mar 2016 77,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,243 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 58,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,222 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,469 miles

offside rear seatbelt not checked-chidseat fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,623 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,763 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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5 VUY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 5 VUY, 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 5 VUY registered?

5 VUY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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