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MT05 VOV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

187,040 mi
Last recorded187,040 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 187,040 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 187,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 181,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 181,160 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 174,024 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 174,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 171,642 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 167,341 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

locking nut broken

Fail 25 Mar 2019 167,341 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower control arm ball join rubber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower control arm rubber spilts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low on effort on both side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 164,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 164,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 161,450 miles

Both rear tyres scrubbing inner an outer edges

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 158,479 miles

Front BRAKES HAVE A SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES FLEXI TO HUB (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel @ 17% (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 158,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT TO CORDS MARKED YELLOW (4.1.D.1b)

Front BRAKES HAVE A SLIGHT IMBALANCE

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES FLEXI TO HUB (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel @ 17% (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 151,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 141,799 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 141,799 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 132,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2013 132,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 125,305 miles

n/s/f upper susspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

o/s/f lower susspension arm ball joint has slight lift

Fail 26 Jul 2011 116,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake fluid getting low

covers fitted restricting test

osr outer brake pad getting low

rattling/noises from engine/belt area

service warning light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 116,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid getting low

covers fitted restricting test

osr outer brake pad getting low

rattling/noises from engine/belt area

service warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2010 104,828 miles

2 child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front and rear brake discs wearing low

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 30 Jul 2010 104,828 miles

2 child seats fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front and rear brake discs wearing low

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 28 Jul 2009 97,813 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2008 89,597 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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MT05 VOV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 MT05 VOV, 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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MT05 VOV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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