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AV05 UBD

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,856 mi
Last recorded145,856 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 UBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 145,856 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2020 145,856 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front flexi exhaust slightly deteriorated

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 139,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 132,085 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 123,863 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 114,795 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 105,172 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s (1.2.1b)

coolent leak n/s engine

Fail 7 Oct 2015 105,094 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/s (1.2.1b)

coolent leak n/s engine

Pass 7 Oct 2014 94,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 83,274 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 67,098 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,487 miles

All covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 47,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,214 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,440 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 UBD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UBD, 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 UBD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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