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MA05 EGF

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

143,058 mi
Last recorded143,058 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 143,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 135,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 129,615 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 124,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,841 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 110,472 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 110,465 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 104,299 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 99,418 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 96,122 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower straight arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,396 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 28 Mar 2013 84,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,324 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 82,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 77,370 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,089 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,576 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,443 miles

gas test visual only,machine could not read emissons

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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MA05 EGF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MA05 EGF, 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 MA05 EGF registered?

MA05 EGF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is MA05 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 EGF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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