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CO03 REN

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

219,507 mi
Last recorded219,507 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO03 REN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 219,507 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 209,323 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 198,295 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 198,289 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

REVERSE LIFGHTS STUCK ON

Pass 10 Jun 2023 190,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jun 2023 190,336 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Disc face has surface corrosion (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 186,418 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 177,748 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 171,360 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 171,360 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 170,476 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 167,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint one that shocker bolts too (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is going bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on dash

Pass 5 Jan 2017 159,437 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 159,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 155,015 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 149,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 149,102 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 141,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre close to limits

corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 29 May 2013 132,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 132,883 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 111,895 miles

n/s front ttyre sidewall damaged

Fail 25 May 2012 111,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

n/s front ttyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 May 2011 103,163 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 28 May 2010 93,481 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 93,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,672 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 79,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 65,899 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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CO03 REN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CO03 REN, 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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CO03 REN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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