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MW05 VSM

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,276 mi
Last recorded156,276 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VSM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 156,276 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

all brake discs rusty & worn

screen chipped

Fail 11 Jul 2013 156,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs rusty & worn

screen chipped

Pass 7 Jun 2012 141,267 miles

air bag lamp on

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

rear discs worn and corroded

under tray insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2012 141,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag lamp on

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

rear discs worn and corroded

under tray insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 121,791 miles

Slight play in fron suspension arms

brake flexi hoses are perished

front undertray is broken

os washer jets require adjustment

Fail 21 Jun 2011 121,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in fron suspension arms

brake flexi hoses are perished

front undertray is broken

nsf & Osf tyres are 1.7mm

nsr tyre has a screw in it

os washer jets require adjustment

Pass 22 Jun 2010 100,899 miles

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

osr tyre showing signs of splitting

Fail 21 Jun 2010 100,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

osr tyre showing signs of splitting

Pass 7 Jul 2009 93,318 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2008 75,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VSM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VSM, 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 MW05 VSM registered?

MW05 VSM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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