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AD04 SXY

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,999 mi
Last recorded118,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 SXY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 118,999 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front lower(slight) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn anti roll bar link rods perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 118,715 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 118,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 118,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 117,785 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 117,785 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2019 115,578 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 115,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 113,383 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 110,826 miles

Both rear tyres have side wall damage

Coolant bottle low

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 110,826 miles

Both rear tyres have side wall damage

Coolant bottle low

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 107,691 miles

Child seat fitted in rear

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Jan 2016 107,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted in rear

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Nearside door mirror glass missing

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 103,897 miles

E.M.L on

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2015 103,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on?

Pass 10 Jan 2014 86,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light is on?

nearside door mirror glass is missing.

offside rear tyre,worn low on outer edge.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,638 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 79,638 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 69,751 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,762 miles

Damage to ns sill cover

Engine light on

Pass 14 Feb 2009 49,773 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 49,510 miles

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

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

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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AD04 SXY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AD04 SXY, 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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AD04 SXY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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