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M80 MLE

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,864 mi
Last recorded144,864 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 MLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 144,864 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 140,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear of vehicle has under body corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2024 140,256 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to wall kerbing damage 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear of vehicle has under body corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2023 138,669 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 138,669 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 137,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 137,240 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also splitting on shoulder 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 135,381 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jul 2020 131,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 128,920 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 126,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 125,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 125,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,519 miles

Advise under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,195 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,468 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 68,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 61,139 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 61,139 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,895 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 47,993 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 47,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2009 39,110 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 39,110 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 30,446 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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M80 MLE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 M80 MLE, 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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M80 MLE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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