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CB05 MHB

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,263 mi
Last recorded171,263 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB05 MHB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 171,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 160,040 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 159,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2017 140,399 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 140,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost of 2 arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. adjusters not working (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing not properly checked

Pass 1 Aug 2016 121,186 miles

Under trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Fail 25 Jul 2016 120,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2015 101,652 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 101,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 84,927 miles

both rear exhaust heatshields insecure

engine coolant level at minimum

Pass 26 Mar 2013 78,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 69,751 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,246 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,492 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 38,772 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 38,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,930 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

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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CB05 MHB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CB05 MHB, 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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CB05 MHB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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