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MV05 JJL

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,998 mi
Last recorded136,998 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 136,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear chassis light surface corrosion

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2019 136,992 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear chassis light surface corrosion

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,819 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing

os ns rear tyres wearing close to markers

surface corrosion to os ns rear chassis

Fail 12 Jul 2018 126,819 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front brake pads wearing

os ns rear tyres wearing close to markers

surface corrosion to os ns rear chassis

Fail 28 Jun 2018 126,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire floor (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2017 116,737 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Brake pad warning light on

Dampness around diesel cooler

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

both offside upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 12 Apr 2017 116,663 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both offside upper suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Brake pad warning light on

Dampness around diesel cooler

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

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,215 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 100,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under body diesel cooler damp but no leaks seen

Pass 18 Jun 2014 88,758 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 88,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,831 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,321 miles

brake discs slightly lipped and pitted

rear wash in-op

Pass 22 Jun 2010 71,141 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,367 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 57,471 miles

Brake fluid level half full.

Slight play in nearside and offside front lower straight arm ball joints.

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 JJL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JJL, 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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MV05 JJL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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