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2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,417 mi
Last recorded112,417 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 112,417 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine/under covers

Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,346 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Fail 13 Sep 2021 110,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 16 Sep 2020 109,874 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 17 Sep 2019 102,667 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,905 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 12 Sep 2017 94,240 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (3.5.1i)

top covers under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,372 miles

engine / under / sill covers

Pass 15 Sep 2015 19,869 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,237 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 73,667 miles

N/S/R tyre has uneven wear on inside edge.

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

O/S/R tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 73,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/R tyre has uneven wear on inside edge.

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

O/S/R tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,094 miles

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

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

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

front discs in poor condition.

osr tyre has cut in outer sidewall , no cords visable.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2012 60,826 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,510 miles

Wipers smear.

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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AD05 CSV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AD05 CSV, 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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AD05 CSV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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