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MV05 JAO

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,418 mi
Last recorded145,418 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 145,418 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 139,436 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 139,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 131,275 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 131,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 126,330 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 126,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 120,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,340 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2010 106,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 102,880 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 98,255 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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MV05 JAO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV05 JAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV05 JAO registered?

MV05 JAO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is MV05 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV05 JAO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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