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J800 SPR

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,110 mi
Last recorded152,110 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 SPR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 152,110 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 152,110 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 149,601 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside headlamp loose

Offside Front tyre walls starting to crack

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 149,584 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel cooler (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on indicating a fault in the system

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside headlamp loose

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre walls starting to crack

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 145,154 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

slight judder at front and rear brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2015 136,351 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 Aug 2015 136,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs and pads worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2014 130,677 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked around sidewalls

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 1 Aug 2013 116,873 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 116,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 116,009 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 99,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 99,401 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 99,276 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 99,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 87,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,364 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

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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J800 SPR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J800 SPR, 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 J800 SPR registered?

J800 SPR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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