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CV05 ULU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,451 mi
Last recorded165,451 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ULU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 165,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 165,451 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 160,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 156,261 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 153,607 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 153,604 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 142,125 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 142,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OS+NS (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 114,667 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 100,929 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 86,475 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,429 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 55,246 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 55,246 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,356 miles

All upper suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 5 Oct 2011 42,085 miles

205/55/16w

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,364 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,887 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 29,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,142 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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CV05 ULU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CV05 ULU, 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 CV05 ULU registered?

CV05 ULU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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