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ET05 EYM

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,622 mi
Last recorded192,622 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 EYM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 192,622 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 185,653 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 185,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 177,799 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating.

smell of diesel under vehicle no leak found.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 171,819 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Central exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 6 Apr 2018 171,819 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance too dim (1.2.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Central exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2017 166,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 166,786 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 157,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Apr 2016 157,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 149,659 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Fail 1 Apr 2015 149,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil round gearbox no leaks detected

Pass 22 Mar 2014 139,102 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 11 Jan 2013 122,276 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 95,012 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,753 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front pads worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 81,984 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 81,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s n/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2008 69,759 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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ET05 EYM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ET05 EYM, 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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ET05 EYM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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