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AV05 UAW

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,526 mi
Last recorded169,526 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UAW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 169,526 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 153,574 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on at start up

front registration plate damaged

rear tyres worn edges of tread and perished/cracked

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2017 152,935 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front registration plate damaged

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on at start up

rear tyres worn edges of tread and perished/cracked

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 139,635 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres slightly worn on edges and perished around tread

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2016 139,634 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres slightly worn on edges and perished around tread

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 128,118 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre becoming perished around tread

Fail 3 Jun 2015 128,118 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on edges of tread

nearside rear tyre becoming perished around tread

Pass 2 Jun 2014 116,520 miles

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

glow plug light flashing

Fail 2 Jun 2014 116,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

glow plug light flashing

Pass 1 Jun 2013 107,422 miles

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

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

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

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

auxilliary drive belt noisy

nail in offside rear tyre on edge of tread

Fail 1 Jun 2013 107,422 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

auxilliary drive belt noisy

nail in offside rear tyre on edge of tread

Pass 2 Jun 2012 98,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre heavy cracking in tread / worn outter edge

Fail 31 May 2012 98,086 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre heavy cracking in tread / worn outter edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 85,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag light on

o/s/rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

air bag light on

o/s/rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 May 2010 74,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2009 64,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,792 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UAW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV05 UAW, 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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AV05 UAW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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