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AV05 MSX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

273,630 mi
Last recorded273,630 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 MSX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 273,630 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 268,665 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 268,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (front shocker mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (front shocker mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 265,382 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 258,798 miles

Nearside 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 17 Jul 2018 252,642 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 252,642 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 248,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 245,437 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 238,639 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 230,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 222,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2013 222,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 209,357 miles

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views ,note ; main under guard missing

imbalance & fluctuation on rear brakes & parking brake

Pass 21 Feb 2011 201,623 miles

centre rear seat belt requires attention

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

engine under guard & n/s/f floor moulding damaged / battery covre missing

Fail 21 Feb 2011 201,623 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre rear seat belt requires attention

engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

engine under guard & n/s/f floor moulding damaged / battery covre missing

Pass 18 Feb 2010 190,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 151,878 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 113,896 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 MSX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

AV05 MSX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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