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MJ05 VGV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,711 mi
Last recorded171,711 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 171,711 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 171,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 168,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 168,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 152,284 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 140,402 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 131,787 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,813 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,632 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,301 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 94,500 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 80,224 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 23 May 2011 73,913 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 69,179 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 69,179 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,658 miles

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 VGV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

MJ05 VGV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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