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AO05 VLW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,405 mi
Last recorded144,405 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 144,405 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 144,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 134,162 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 134,160 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 124,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 124,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both dirty (1.1.C.1e)

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and nearside rear slight perishing (4.1.D.1e)

slight streaking offside wiperblade

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 111,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tytre wearing low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2015 111,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,567 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 98,567 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,655 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,498 miles

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

both front brake discs getting rusty.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,395 miles

Both front brake discs pitted/corroded

Both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Positioning collars for rear anti-roll bar bushes cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2010 54,112 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 42,225 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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AO05 VLW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO05 VLW, 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 AO05 VLW registered?

AO05 VLW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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