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CV05 ULO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,965 mi
Last recorded175,965 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ULO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 175,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 172,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 172,643 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.30 emitting 5.45 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 169,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 169,631 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 164,395 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf lower outer and osf lower outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 164,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf lower outer and osf lower outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 160,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms have the bushes split no excessive movement at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 160,844 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms have the bushes split no excessive movement at this time (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 154,690 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 154,663 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 144,575 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 131,831 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 126,377 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 120,377 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2013 110,349 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 97,664 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,208 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 84,208 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 63,281 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 63,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,752 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 49,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CV05 ULO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CV05 ULO, 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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CV05 ULO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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