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MW05 VOU

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,354 mi
Last recorded122,354 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VOU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 122,354 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear general under body surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2022 117,259 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 117,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 113,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 113,480 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated curved arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 110,525 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 106,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front and rear suspension arms ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated at time of test

Nearside Front Upper Front and rear suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated at time of test

Offside Front Lower Front and rear suspension arms ball joints dust cover slightly deteriorated at time of test

Offside Front Upper Front and rear suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated at time of test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 106,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Front and rear suspension arms ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated at time of test

Nearside Front Upper Front and rear suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated at time of test

Offside Front Lower Front and rear suspension arms ball joints dust cover slightly deteriorated at time of test

Offside Front Upper Front and rear suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated at time of test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,110 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 104,110 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 / 55 x 16, 97W . (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 99,985 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 99,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,260 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 95,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 92,951 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 92,951 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre slight cracking & perishing at time of test.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 87,588 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,181 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 68,822 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 61,975 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 52,939 miles

offside rear seatbelt not checked-childseat fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,223 miles

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

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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MW05 VOU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MW05 VOU, 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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MW05 VOU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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