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J15 SHN

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,856 mi
Last recorded138,856 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 SHN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 138,856 miles

Coolant leak ()

MIL illuminated

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 129,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 128,607 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Both front tyres tread wearing low

Both headlamps lenses deteriorated

Both rear brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear light lens broken but not showing white light to rear

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

offside rear seatbelt buckle cover is broken

Fail 2 Feb 2015 111,847 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 111,847 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 107,388 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 101,386 miles

offside secondary side light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2012 95,132 miles

both rear tyres mishaped

Fail 24 Mar 2011 84,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bolt missing from offside headlamp

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

bolt missing from offside headlamp

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,514 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 69,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,815 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,807 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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J15 SHN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J15 SHN, 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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J15 SHN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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