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AU05 JJJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

201,049 mi
Last recorded201,049 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 JJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 201,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 188,089 miles

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))

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

front upper suspension buhes covered in grease

movement in front suspension bushes / ball joints

Fail 22 Jun 2022 188,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

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

front upper suspension buhes covered in grease

movement in front suspension bushes / ball joints

Pass 9 Jul 2021 176,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 167,255 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 161,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 154,283 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 148,632 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 142,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 126,847 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 110,450 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 72,580 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 61,483 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,032 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,776 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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AU05 JJJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AU05 JJJ, 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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AU05 JJJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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