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JS53 COT

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,705 mi
Last recorded184,705 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS53 COT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 184,705 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 177,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 167,471 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brakes corroded due to standing

Fail 20 Apr 2016 167,471 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

front brakes corroded due to standing

Fail 16 May 2015 163,985 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges .

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2015 163,985 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges .

Pass 17 May 2014 158,309 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2014 158,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 151,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge and damage to outer wall

Pass 25 May 2012 140,472 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inners

Pass 23 May 2011 131,329 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 131,329 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 121,605 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 102,100 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 101,966 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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JS53 COT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JS53 COT, 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 JS53 COT registered?

JS53 COT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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