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CE05 PBU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,334 mi
Last recorded140,334 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 PBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 140,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 123,208 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake hoses starting too perish x2

Fail 15 May 2019 123,206 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake hoses starting too perish x2

Pass 21 May 2018 113,862 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 113,862 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 109,703 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Jun 2017 109,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 on all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,408 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,490 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 75,833 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering fluid low

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,061 miles

Power steering fluid low.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 58,642 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,155 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 39,476 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,106 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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CE05 PBU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CE05 PBU, 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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CE05 PBU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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