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MK05 JXU

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,695 mi
Last recorded152,695 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 JXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 152,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Jul 2020 152,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake discs corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Apr 2020 152,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolant level low

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 28 Mar 2019 141,600 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 141,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 130,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 114,384 miles

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

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

Service light illumninated

Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,164 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 106,164 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 87,730 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 87,729 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nail in n/s/r tyre close to outer edge

rear brake pads low

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to crack

Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,331 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 78,331 miles

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2012 69,176 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,584 miles

air bag light illuminated on dash

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,855 miles

boot not secure will not close

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,238 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,328 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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MK05 JXU 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 68.4%.

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 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 MK05 JXU, 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 MK05 JXU registered?

MK05 JXU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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