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MJ55 VHG

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,583 mi
Last recorded98,583 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VHG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 98,583 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 98,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2018 98,570 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

engine light on

front windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Pass 18 Apr 2017 89,880 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,686 miles

screen damaged in swept area but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,256 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 62,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,235 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 40,051 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 40,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread pattern and 1.6mm in places

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,514 miles

N/R tyre cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/R tyre cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2008 24,508 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

N/R tyre cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/R tyre cracked

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 VHG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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