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MV05 VZZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,217 mi
Last recorded178,217 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VZZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 178,217 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 178,217 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 177,927 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 156,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 134,539 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 134,539 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 117,990 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 117,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 109,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSF wing corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2013 93,951 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,703 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)

n/s/r seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,038 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 62,522 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,208 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 VZZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VZZ, 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 MV05 VZZ registered?

MV05 VZZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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