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MA05 ODE

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 ODE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 131,500 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 126,436 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly fogged

Offside Rear Light lens repaired with tape

Pass 9 Mar 2023 118,261 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 113,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 112,348 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 112,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch worn

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 106,275 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 106,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,540 miles

both front tyres wearing close to wear indicator

engine light on

Fail 4 Sep 2017 98,540 miles

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

both front tyres wearing close to wear indicator

engine light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 92,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,244 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 85,233 miles

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

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

Engine light on

Fail 21 Aug 2014 76,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,363 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,952 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly wearing low on the edges

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,155 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 59,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,248 miles

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

both rear tyres damaged outer wall

Pass 13 May 2010 66,230 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 56,373 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,742 miles

stone damage windscreen / wipers smearing

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 ODE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ODE, 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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MA05 ODE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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