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A5 MPG

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,376 mi
Last recorded114,376 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MPG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2026 114,376 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2026 114,376 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 110,712 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 110,712 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 105,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 103,392 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,130 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front suspention creaks, no obvious play or movment in components

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,347 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2020 100,636 miles

undershields obscure some components

Pass 3 Oct 2019 99,290 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 99,290 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 97,411 miles

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

undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 95,669 miles

undershields obscure some components and n/s shield has hole in it?

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,005 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,381 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 77,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,498 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,468 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,762 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,260 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 47,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,921 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,478 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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A5 MPG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 A5 MPG, 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 A5 MPG registered?

A5 MPG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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