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M12 AYJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,184 mi
Last recorded122,184 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 AYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 122,184 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both NS & OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,514 miles

chips across windscreen.

front wipers leaving slight lines on screen.

slight oil leak.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 113,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 113,736 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt Buckle is fitted wrong so that the belt is not working in the correct way. (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 111,254 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 110,121 miles

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

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

oil leaks.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 103,904 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,041 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,005 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,600 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,575 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 41,076 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 73,603 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn low

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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M12 AYJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 M12 AYJ, 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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M12 AYJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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