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MK05 VUB

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,997 mi
Last recorded169,997 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 VUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 169,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 160,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 155,697 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 155,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 152,109 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 148,392 miles

engine noise

Fail 23 Mar 2020 148,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator does not face the rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine noise

Pass 21 Mar 2019 145,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 145,312 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 141,961 miles

EML light on.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 141,961 miles

EML light on.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 139,667 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 139,636 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Boot lid. (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Engine management light on.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 135,094 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 125,403 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 109,743 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 99,369 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 92,079 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,079 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,938 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 58,815 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 55,716 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 55,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VUB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

MK05 VUB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is MK05 VUB safe to buy?

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