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MCS 12M

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

33,952 mi
Last recorded33,952 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCS 12M
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 33,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 32,925 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 32,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 32,503 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 31,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 ( 11 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 ( 11 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 ( 11 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 ( 11 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 31,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 31,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 27 Mar 2020 31,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,692 miles

all four outer tyre walls perished

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 19 Feb 2018 29,992 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,412 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 28,934 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 27,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,672 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,358 miles

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

all four tyres tread low on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,132 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,387 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,052 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,966 miles

Oil leak

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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MCS 12M is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MCS 12M, 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 MCS 12M registered?

MCS 12M is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is MCS 12M safe to buy?

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