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MJ05 VFU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,849 mi
Last recorded141,849 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 141,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 141,720 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Inspection/repair advised. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 135,008 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 134,422 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arms inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on outer edge also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corrosion.

Wipers leaving slight lines.

Fail 24 May 2019 134,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also misshaped on inner. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arms inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under body corrosion.

Wipers leaving slight lines.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,277 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has multiple cuts in side wall

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 25 May 2018 123,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 113,958 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 113,956 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at Y piece (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 105,964 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,579 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 98,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,288 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,113 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 66,282 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,728 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 44,228 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 40,974 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 40,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,577 miles

Front tyre tread depths near to legal limit.

Nearside front and rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted.

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 VFU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

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

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