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A18 JCS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,477 mi
Last recorded165,477 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JCS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 165,477 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 165,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 158,976 miles

Bottom ball joint gaiters perished slightly

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Jun 2016 145,812 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 145,811 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 133,878 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 120,366 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing.

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

Nsf dipped beam slightly dimmer than the osf light.

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

Osr indicator slightly white.

Slight uneven front brake application.

Slight uneven rear brake application.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 120,366 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wiper blades slightly smearing.

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

Nsf dipped beam slightly dimmer than the osf light.

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

Osr indicator slightly white.

Slight uneven front brake application.

Slight uneven rear brake application.

Pass 23 May 2013 107,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing in middle section down to 3-2 mm

side repeters not fitted at time of retest

Fail 23 May 2013 107,227 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing in middle section down to 3-2 mm

Pass 25 May 2012 94,878 miles

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 24 May 2011 78,223 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 55,322 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,554 miles

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 18 Jul 2008 38,070 miles

air bag warning light staying on

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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A18 JCS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 A18 JCS, 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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A18 JCS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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