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CU05 ACJ

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ACJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022

front centre caps missing

o/s number plate light not working

rear pads low

rust and corrosion in various places

slight exhaust blow

Fail 1 Aug 2022

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPES ARE LEAKING GASES (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT ARM BALLJOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge, wearing on outer edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low : 2.5mm

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heatshield lose

Fail 4 Jun 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge, wearing on outer edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low : 2.5mm

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner and outer edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heatshield lose

Pass 29 Apr 2020 143,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Apr 2020 143,245 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 140,740 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 137,961 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2017 126,168 miles

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 ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 105,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 94,568 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,910 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 87,831 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 83,063 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,525 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,104 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,215 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,857 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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CU05 ACJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 CU05 ACJ, 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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CU05 ACJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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