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MJ05 VGA

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,265 mi
Last recorded98,265 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,265 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 98,033 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

offside rear additional sidelight not working

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,723 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Bald On Outer Edge

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,839 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 48,047 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 48,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 VGA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ05 VGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ05 VGA registered?

MJ05 VGA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is MJ05 VGA safe to buy?

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