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AV05 CHG

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,681 mi
Last recorded218,681 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CHG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 218,681 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Nov 2024 211,436 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))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 211,078 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 197,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 187,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 178,597 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 174,018 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2019 169,288 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 169,288 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 162,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 154,715 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 148,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 142,633 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 132,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 122,665 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 105,012 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2011 80,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise driver seat belt fraying slightly

advise offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge (2mm)

advsie nearside rear lamp unit cracked

advsie rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,587 miles

advise driver seat belt fraying slightly

advise offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge (2mm)

advsie nearside rear lamp unit cracked

advsie rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2010 69,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 608,820 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,711 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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AV05 CHG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AV05 CHG, 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 AV05 CHG registered?

AV05 CHG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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