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EF05 ATO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,851 mi
Last recorded142,851 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 ATO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 142,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 142,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 121,165 miles

nsf service brake binding

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 28 Feb 2017 121,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

nsf service brake binding

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Mar 2016 118,868 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nsf service brake binding slightly

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

power steering pump noisey

Fail 10 Mar 2016 111,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner core exposed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nsf service brake binding slightly

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

power steering pump noisey

Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,603 miles

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

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

nsf brake binding slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2014 84,944 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner front brake pad appears to be wearing slightly low

Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,944 miles

inner front brake pad appears to be wearing slightly low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 72,493 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 68,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 64,850 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 59,233 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 51,648 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 43,215 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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EF05 ATO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF05 ATO, 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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EF05 ATO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is EF05 ATO safe to buy?

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