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MA05 WVM

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,822 mi
Last recorded151,822 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 WVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 151,822 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 4 Sep 2023 151,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr cooler pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 6 Sep 2022 143,563 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 143,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021
Fail 7 Sep 2021

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 129,106 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear bulb is dim

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 129,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear bulb is dim

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 119,575 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

center exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 191,494 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

center exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,853 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing inbetween tread blocks

Rear exhaust silencer heatshield is insecure

Rear view partially obscured by massive 'I Heart Justin Beiber' sticker on rear window.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 111,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing inbetween tread blocks

Rear exhaust silencer heatshield is insecure

Rear view partially obscured by massive 'I Heart Justin Beiber' sticker on rear window.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 97,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tire tread cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,539 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

no smoke test, (engine sounds rough)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 89,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick probably needs a caliper (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

no smoke test, (engine sounds rough)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 80,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 80,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,533 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,754 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,516 miles

Front brake discs - outer surfaces corroded.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear washer jet not working.

Pass 1 May 2009 55,184 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 55,184 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,966 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 40,755 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 WVM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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