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MV05 JHJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,028 mi
Last recorded167,028 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 JHJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 167,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 158,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 151,305 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 145,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 138,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 132,669 miles

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

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

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

brake wear warning light on

Fail 9 Mar 2021 132,666 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake wear warning light on

Pass 5 Mar 2020 121,071 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 121,069 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,914 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 103,864 miles

age related perishing /wear on suspension components

slight fluctuation front brakes on rbt

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2017 103,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to test bearing (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

age related perishing /wear on suspension components

slight bind nsr wheel

slight fluctuation front brakes on rbt

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,821 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 84,133 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and worn on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 16 Mar 2013 72,942 miles

Both front tyres are feathering/approaching their wear indicators.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 66,306 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 66,306 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,714 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN!!

TYRES WORN TO 3MM

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,994 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,978 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 JHJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

MV05 JHJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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