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EA05 TPA

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,166 mi
Last recorded113,166 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 TPA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 112,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 107,161 miles

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

PLASTIC UNDER-TRAY COVERING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 105,194 miles

both headlamp covers cloudy

Pass 7 Oct 2019 102,693 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2019 102,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 93,323 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,328 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,443 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,405 miles

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

large oil leak from the os of the engine

Pass 5 Oct 2013 58,377 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 48,518 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 43,582 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 May 2009 33,846 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 33,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,402 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 28,402 miles

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

n/s/r outer side lamp inop

rear brake pads getting low n/s/r

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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EA05 TPA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EA05 TPA, 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 EA05 TPA registered?

EA05 TPA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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