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MJ55 FTZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,978 mi
Last recorded158,978 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 FTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 158,978 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 150,998 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2023 150,996 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 148,454 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 148,453 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 138,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 130,844 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 130,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

hand brake effort 17% (min 16%) advise inspection.

Pass 29 Mar 2017 117,635 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Rear brake discs rusted

Fail 22 Mar 2017 117,635 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Brake pad warning light on

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

Rear brake discs rusted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 113,371 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LEGAL TREAD LIMIT AND HAS NAIL IN TREAD

O/s/f tyre low on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2015 108,116 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 103,229 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,217 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 94,105 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 88,099 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2010 80,258 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 80,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,238 miles

Rear anti-roll bar collar cracked open on o/s.

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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MJ55 FTZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MJ55 FTZ, 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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MJ55 FTZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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