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MF05 ETE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ETE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021
Pass 27 Oct 2020

Front undertray insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Oct 2020

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front undertray insecure

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 May 2018

Both front arm bushes have minor play

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2017 192,227 miles

Brake fluid level low.

Nearside Front Brakes slightly binding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward facing arm ball joint cover. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Jun 2017 192,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake fluid level low.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brakes slightly binding.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Forward facing arm ball joint cover. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 May 2016 186,074 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 184,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 177,261 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 151,866 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 134,638 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 117,366 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 99,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 97,917 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 95,032 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 86,253 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,874 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

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 ETE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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