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EK05 TFU

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,111 mi
Last recorded119,111 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 TFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2026 119,111 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 115,279 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 111,466 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 101,667 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 101,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 95,808 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 88,591 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,597 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2020 83,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2019 80,358 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front-most and rear-most arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front-most and rear-most inner bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 73,264 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 68,584 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 68,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,762 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,921 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,424 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,302 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise under trays fitted to the car

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,302 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise under trays fitted to the car

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,233 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,507 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,409 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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EK05 TFU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 EK05 TFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK05 TFU registered?

EK05 TFU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is EK05 TFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 TFU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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