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EJ05 MLX

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,994 mi
Last recorded140,994 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 MLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 140,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 1st arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 140,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2354018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 1st arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 127,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 117,136 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 117,097 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 107,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 98,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre aged/deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre misshaped/deteriorated

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2018 92,966 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 87,377 miles

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

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 87,314 miles

Emissions not tested oil level below minimum (7.4.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 81,564 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 81,430 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 75,075 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 68,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 64,668 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 58,448 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 52,898 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 45,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2009 38,434 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW,AND BADLY SCUFFED.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 9 May 2008 31,419 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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EJ05 MLX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ05 MLX, 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 EJ05 MLX registered?

EJ05 MLX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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