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MA05 EHC

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

214,198 mi
Last recorded214,198 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 EHC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 214,198 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 214,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 212,031 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 205,883 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 205,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 199,946 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 199,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 191,060 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 191,060 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 183,367 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 175,233 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 175,233 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 167,714 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 161,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 151,630 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 151,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 133,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 110,233 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 84,397 miles

Slight damage to n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 28 Feb 2008 59,511 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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MA05 EHC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MA05 EHC, 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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What year was MA05 EHC registered?

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

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