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C14 TRV

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,001 mi
Last recorded174,001 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 TRV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 174,001 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 174,001 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 173,053 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 160,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 160,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 155,976 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 148,867 miles

outer sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 146,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 132,281 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 132,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 111,899 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 111,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 167,534 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 159,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heavilly corroded at parts

undertray damaged

warning light on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2015 156,148 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 149,484 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 149,484 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 139,295 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 139,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 123,419 miles

both rear tyres inner sidewall damaged. (series of cuts)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 107,147 miles

Both front and rear brake discs are worn and pitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has several small cuts on inner wall but not deep enough to reach the ply/cord

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,110 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,306 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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C14 TRV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C14 TRV, 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 C14 TRV registered?

C14 TRV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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