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J16 JWS

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

90,375 mi
Last recorded90,375 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 JWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 90,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 90,085 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 88,845 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,223 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 87,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 87,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 83,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2017 71,999 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 71,824 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 68,353 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak on engine

traction control light on

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,816 miles

nsf tyre is starting to split on the inner sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2013 57,948 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,895 miles

Front brake disc's corroded and deteriorated on inner and outter surfaces.

N/s/f outter cv boot inner clip slightly loose.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,066 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,877 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,120 miles

Both front tyres starting to bald on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Temperature gauge not working

Fail 19 Jun 2009 39,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Both front tyres starting to bald on the inner and outer edges

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Temperature gauge not working

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,384 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J16 JWS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol 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 J16 JWS, 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 J16 JWS registered?

J16 JWS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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