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AIG 7490

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,403 mi
Last recorded197,403 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 7490
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 197,403 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 187,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 185,043 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 180,014 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2021 174,057 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 174,055 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2020 174,036 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing both front and n/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 151,076 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 151,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

o/s/r shocker damp-both front shockers damp-front ball joints have slight lift and play

Pass 18 Jun 2018 133,854 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack at edge of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 126,353 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,773 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,980 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 94,457 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,270 miles

damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 28 Dec 2011 69,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,043 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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AIG 7490 is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AIG 7490, 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 AIG 7490 registered?

AIG 7490 is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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