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CJ04 OBY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,826 mi
Last recorded151,826 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 OBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 151,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 151,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 144,621 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 138,473 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 130,175 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 129,987 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 117,291 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,939 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear park brake effort below expectation

Pass 21 Jan 2016 92,652 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 90,829 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 90,829 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 88,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 88,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 83,644 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 75,908 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,251 miles

nsf tyre tread at 2mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

osf tyre tread at 3mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,927 miles

Plastic covers preventing proper inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,517 miles

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

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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CJ04 OBY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CJ04 OBY, 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 CJ04 OBY registered?

CJ04 OBY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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