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CU54 OYV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,683 mi
Last recorded157,683 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 157,683 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower control arms bush's are worn and have slight tears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has damping affect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage of oil around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 157,001 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 154,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 154,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 146,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 138,432 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 138,432 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 122,265 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 122,265 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 118,357 miles

T P M S light is on

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 118,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

T P M S light is on

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 100,057 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 100,057 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,785 miles

The brake pad warning light is on

The front brake pads are 2 3rds worn

Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,479 miles

Offside front and rear tyre valve assemblies are corroded / poor condition.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 86,477 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front and rear tyre valve assemblies are corroded / poor condition.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 72,206 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,262 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 69,262 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 48,483 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,659 miles

offside rear anti roll bar mounting bush inner sleeve cracked not resulting in any play

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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CU54 OYV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CU54 OYV, 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 CU54 OYV registered?

CU54 OYV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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