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H16 VLA

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,516 mi
Last recorded114,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 VLA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 114,516 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 89,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 10 Mar 2018 89,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 3 May 2016 83,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,689 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,379 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 63,379 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

age cracks both rear tyres

Pass 22 Mar 2013 56,260 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,939 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,286 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,265 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,531 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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H16 VLA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 H16 VLA, 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 H16 VLA registered?

H16 VLA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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