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MW05 VST

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,071 mi
Last recorded128,071 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 128,071 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres only just legal 1.6mm

corrosion and wear both front brake discs

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

fluctuation on front brakes

movement in all front wishbone bushs

Fail 14 Sep 2016 128,071 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front and n/s/r tyres only just legal 1.6mm

corrosion and wear both front brake discs

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

fluctuation on front brakes

movement in all front wishbone bushs

Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,292 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Fail 19 Jun 2015 118,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2014 109,821 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 109,821 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 100,672 miles

small cut to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Fail 10 Apr 2013 100,671 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

rear indicators faded

small cut to nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Apr 2012 92,118 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 86,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 84,279 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,359 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,958 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,890 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

small cut in offside rear tyre ply or cords not showing

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 VST is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

MW05 VST is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is MW05 VST safe to buy?

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