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C8 VEM

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,912 mi
Last recorded178,912 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 VEM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 178,912 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 168,515 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 166,534 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2024 166,534 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 163,852 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 163,575 miles

Nearside Rear cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 16 Aug 2019 158,112 miles

Nearside Rear signs of over heating to brake disc

Nearside Rear slight cracks to tyre

Nearside Rear wheel becoming stiff to turn

Offside Front slight roughness from wheel when rotated

steering noisy on full lock

various oil leaks

Fail 16 Aug 2019 158,112 miles

Nearside Rear signs of over heating to brake disc

Nearside Rear slight cracks to tyre

Nearside Rear wheel becoming stiff to turn

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

Offside Front slight roughness from wheel when rotated

steering noisy on full lock

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Jul 2019 158,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge and slight perishing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 158,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb may be fitted wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Advise engine noisy.

Advise reverse light inoperative.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brakes bakes binding slightly.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 150,772 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 150,770 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 148,990 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 29 Oct 2016 148,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 144,806 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,793 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 107,856 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 95,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 86,109 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,973 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 74,973 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 61,189 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,826 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 44,826 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C8 VEM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C8 VEM, 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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C8 VEM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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