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MJ55 VHP

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,906 mi
Last recorded146,906 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 VHP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 146,906 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 135,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 128,912 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 104,730 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 114,604 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,757 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 97,958 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 97,886 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,004 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,266 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (outer) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 91,266 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (outer) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 91,257 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bush for shock (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bush for shock (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,691 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 78,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 78,872 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 70,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 70,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 62,637 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 62,637 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,680 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 56,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,402 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,462 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 VHP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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