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J18 RWD

2005 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,921 mi
Last recorded147,921 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 RWD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2026 147,921 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

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

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 142,216 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 142,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Traction control light is showing on dash

Pass 7 Mar 2024 131,500 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 131,439 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 113,389 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 107,477 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 106,508 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 102,837 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 98,838 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 75,950 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,720 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 66,720 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,972 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 50,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,835 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,389 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,796 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,779 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 28,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 22,728 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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J18 RWD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J18 RWD, 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 J18 RWD registered?

J18 RWD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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