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ET54 CHY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

116,317 mi
Last recorded116,317 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 CHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 116,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to correct and recheck light aim.

Pass 26 Nov 2024 110,992 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 109,917 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 109,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect refkectoir slightly loose (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 109,908 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 104,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 101,671 miles

Engine cover and Under-trays fitted.

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 101,671 miles

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

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

Engine cover and Under-trays fitted.

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,367 miles

Engine cover and Under-trays fitted.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 96,960 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil level low

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2017 90,573 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 90,567 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 86,584 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 84,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 84,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre nail

Pass 26 Jan 2015 80,584 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 77,323 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,720 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,390 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 46,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 38,655 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,580 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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ET54 CHY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ET54 CHY, 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 ET54 CHY registered?

ET54 CHY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is ET54 CHY safe to buy?

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