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DF54 JVU

2005 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,995 mi
Last recorded129,995 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 JVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 129,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 129,965 miles

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

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

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 Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 129,965 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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 Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (spring) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 126,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 122,001 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 119,121 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 119,118 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,884 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 111,872 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 101,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 91,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 82,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower engine covers insecure

smoke readings high

wheel alignment req checking as both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2012 71,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 60,225 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jan 2010 49,952 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2005 4,059 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005
Pass 29 Apr 2005

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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DF54 JVU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DF54 JVU, 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 DF54 JVU registered?

DF54 JVU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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