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AU05 VMV

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,014 mi
Last recorded78,014 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 VMV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,014 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 78,014 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,591 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,696 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 76,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 76,524 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 76,535 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 76,535 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleaned both rubbers.. (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,767 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 72,765 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking up around tread and sidewalls

Pass 6 May 2014 70,967 miles

front tyres cracking up // n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 22 May 2013 70,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 70,213 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 70,179 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 70,179 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 70,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 69,879 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 69,879 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,285 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 VMV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AU05 VMV, 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 AU05 VMV registered?

AU05 VMV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is AU05 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 VMV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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