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MA05 FRK

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

201,924 mi
Last recorded201,924 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 FRK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 201,924 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 192,935 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 184,390 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 184,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 174,850 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 162,624 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shrouds insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 151,284 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has wear to inner wall

both rear shock absorber shrouds detached

eml light illuminated

Pass 28 Nov 2016 141,299 miles

Front ball joint dust covers cracking.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 132,160 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 132,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 128,448 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern vague.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 115,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 104,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

advise n/s/r tyre deflated

Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,901 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 93,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 84,882 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 71,454 miles

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

service light & airbag light on

Fail 6 May 2010 71,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake pads approx 75% worn

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

service light & airbag light on

Pass 7 May 2009 63,201 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 59,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

warning light on for low pad wear

Fail 9 May 2008 59,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

warning light on for low pad wear

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 FRK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK registered?

MA05 FRK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is MA05 FRK safe to buy?

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