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CX05 UEN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,400 mi
Last recorded143,400 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 UEN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 143,400 miles

front upper arm bushes pulling away

ns number plate lamp inop

nsf external handle stiff to use

osr tyre stepped on inner edge

rear springs corroded

underside corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2022 143,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front upper arm bushes pulling away

ns number plate lamp inop

nsf external handle stiff to use

osr tyre stepped on inner edge

rear springs corroded

underside corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2021 133,386 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 124,971 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber top foam mount deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top foam mount deteriorated

Offside repeater lamp full of condensation

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

engine oil leaks

front engine mounting starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Oct 2020 124,970 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber top foam mount deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber top foam mount deteriorated

Offside repeater lamp full of condensation

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

engine oil leaks

front engine mounting starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Oct 2019 122,203 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 117,806 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 111,403 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 104,011 miles

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

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 100,590 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 100,578 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 96,374 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 96,294 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s inner and outer tail lights not working

Pass 3 May 2013 91,756 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

near side rear inner tail light not working

Fail 29 Apr 2013 91,642 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

near side rear inner tail light not working

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,507 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,056 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 70,739 miles

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

air bag light on

brake warning light on

front no plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre has slight buldge and is wearing on edges

slight damage to n/s/f wheel

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,007 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,941 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 48,926 miles

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

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

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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CX05 UEN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX05 UEN, 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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CX05 UEN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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