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MF05 BYO

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,120 mi
Last recorded135,120 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 BYO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 135,120 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 115,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 102,973 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle of vehicle showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,168 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,916 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Slight play o/s track rod end

Slight wear o/s upper front bushes

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 28 Nov 2019 72,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,334 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Fail 14 Nov 2018 65,293 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 28 Oct 2017 52,778 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 43,425 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,514 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 40,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 30,513 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 29,397 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,254 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,107 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,675 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,428 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 15,754 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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MF05 BYO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MF05 BYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF05 BYO registered?

MF05 BYO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MF05 BYO safe to buy?

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