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HJ05 JVU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,286 mi
Last recorded155,286 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 JVU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 155,286 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 155,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened N/F ARM FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened O/F ARM FRONT ONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 142,359 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 134,460 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 May 2017 134,159 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 May 2016 118,790 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 99,669 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 80,769 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 79,446 miles

Rear anti rollbar retaining collars split.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 73,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 73,192 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,094 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 60,240 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,240 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 53,521 miles

Advise new rear anti roll bar and bushes, parts worn.

Avise new rear disc and pads, worn low. About 80% worn.

Note- n/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,178 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,073 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 35,073 miles

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

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

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

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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HJ05 JVU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ05 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 HJ05 JVU registered?

HJ05 JVU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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