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MF05 ESY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,065 mi
Last recorded144,065 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ESY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 144,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 138,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 138,283 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 131,359 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 125,479 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 117,499 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 117,499 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 116,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

OIL LEAk

rear pads low rear disc pitted front disc pitted front inner pads low.

under cover fitted aLL ROUND UNDER CAR.

Pass 30 Dec 2014 109,524 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,919 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 94,919 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 86,574 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,543 miles

both front tyres threads worn edgey / worn low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,383 miles

rear brake pads worn low .

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,316 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 ESY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ESY, 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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MF05 ESY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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