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MF05 ETL

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

149,322 mi
Last recorded149,322 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 ETL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 149,322 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 149,322 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 144,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 139,113 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 131,267 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 126,341 miles

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

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

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 11 Jun 2019 126,293 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 5 Jun 2018 118,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,766 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 113,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 108,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 May 2016 108,474 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2015 104,538 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 104,538 miles

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 997,037 miles

front altonator pulley starting to wear

Fail 20 Jun 2014 997,037 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front altonator pulley starting to wear

Pass 6 Jun 2013 90,029 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 90,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,642 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 77,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chips to windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,872 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,261 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,717 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 33,213 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 ETL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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