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J77 PCL

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,317 mi
Last recorded154,317 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 PCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 154,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 139,925 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 139,850 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 117,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer deep sidewall damage not to cord

both front tyres bald inner edges

platic sillbox and floorpan covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Aug 2018 117,845 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced misted lens blurred image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brake binding not allowing to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced mited platic lens creating blurred image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer deep sidewall damage not to cord

both front tyres bald inner edges

platic sillbox and floorpan covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,178 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,314 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 84,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,272 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,916 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,411 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 48,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2012 48,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2010 44,099 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,082 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,551 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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J77 PCL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J77 PCL, 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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J77 PCL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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