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MJ05 VFS

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,887 mi
Last recorded192,887 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 192,887 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 179,051 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 174,200 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 174,200 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 166,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 151,289 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 143,028 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 133,173 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 4 Oct 2016 109,675 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 103,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,686 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 91,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 91,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,034 miles

brake pad warning light on

front disc corroded

nearside front tyre valve cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2012 82,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

front disc corroded

brake pad warning light on

nearside front tyre valve cracking

Fail 30 Sep 2011 75,302 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,302 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,894 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,506 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,874 miles

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

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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MJ05 VFS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ05 VFS, 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 MJ05 VFS registered?

MJ05 VFS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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