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JS05 FOS

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

192,806 mi
Last recorded192,806 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS05 FOS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 192,806 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 182,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 163,732 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

front inner brake pads worn

nearside front and offside front upper suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2019 145,822 miles

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

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

parking brake level high

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Jan 2018 138,536 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 138,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 130,951 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 127,658 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2015 127,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 124,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 117,069 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 148,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 122,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 99,329 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 94,233 miles

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

advise front pad replacement next service

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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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JS05 FOS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JS05 FOS, 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 JS05 FOS registered?

JS05 FOS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for JS05 FOS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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