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MJ55 SWO

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,620 mi
Last recorded142,620 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 SWO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 142,620 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slight damage sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 132,620 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 132,615 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 123,628 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 123,628 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,031 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 116,193 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 116,193 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 93,972 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,394 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 66,593 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 66,593 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 61,419 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,206 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,942 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,849 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,050 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,418 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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MJ55 SWO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MJ55 SWO, 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 MJ55 SWO registered?

MJ55 SWO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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