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M7 RUJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,068 mi
Last recorded164,068 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 RUJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 164,068 miles

n/s/rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2017 164,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 151,294 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 151,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

center heat shield loose

Pass 10 Apr 2015 148,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 148,352 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 145,227 miles

O/S/R Tyre has slight cracking in inner side wall not down to cords at present.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 141,157 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 141,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 131,958 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 123,199 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 114,262 miles

Front tyres are on 3mm

Rear anti roll bar has sleeves cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2009 114,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres are on 3mm

Rear anti roll bar has sleeves cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2008 91,106 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 91,104 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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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M7 RUJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M7 RUJ, 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 M7 RUJ registered?

M7 RUJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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