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EJ05 MLZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,258 mi
Last recorded100,258 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 MLZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 100,258 miles

front brake pads around half worn

Fail 27 Apr 2021 100,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17, around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads around half worn.

Fail 27 Apr 2021 100,258 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17, around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17, around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17, around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17, around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads around half worn.

Pass 24 Apr 2020 98,573 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,210 miles

all four tyres cracking around treads, cords or ply not showing yet. 235/45/17

front brake pads around half worn.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,571 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 86,571 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 83,347 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,346 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 81,718 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 81,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 29 Sep 2010 75,414 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,458 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 56,727 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 37,037 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyre treads worn/wearing at outer edge

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 MLZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EJ05 MLZ, 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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EJ05 MLZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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