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JH52 ALE

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,479 mi
Last recorded176,479 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJH52 ALE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 176,479 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 162,964 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 157,233 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 150,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 150,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 145,779 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front, lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 145,779 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front, lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 144,479 miles

headlight lenses are deteriated

osf and nsf lower suspension ball joint gaitors are deteriated

osf and nsf upper suspension arm bushes are deteriated

Pass 14 Dec 2016 139,942 miles

osf and nsf top suspension arm inner bushes deteriated

Fail 13 Dec 2016 139,942 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm osf and nsf (4.1.E.1)

osf and nsf top suspension arm inner bushes deteriated

Pass 14 Dec 2015 134,411 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 129,029 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 125,702 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 112,121 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake discs corroded inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 68,852 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,786 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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JH52 ALE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JH52 ALE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JH52 ALE registered?

JH52 ALE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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