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MF05 TWD

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,274 mi
Last recorded197,274 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 TWD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 197,274 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 197,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 189,696 miles

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

both rear brake hoses just starting to perish

windscreen cracked n/s lower part

Pass 28 Feb 2018 179,065 miles

Oil leak ()

stone chip bottom of screen n/s

Pass 15 Feb 2017 167,355 miles

stone chip lower part of n/s screen

Fail 15 Feb 2017 167,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

engine warning light on

stone chip lower part of n/s screen

Pass 22 Feb 2016 155,673 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 142,180 miles

offside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Fail 7 Feb 2015 142,180 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 18 Feb 2014 133,805 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 133,803 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 122,496 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2012 112,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,986 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner stepped edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 91,429 miles

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Fail 19 Feb 2010 91,429 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

outer sills and underbody plastic covered

Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2008 50,234 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 50,234 miles

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

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

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 TWD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TWD, 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 MF05 TWD registered?

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

Is MF05 TWD safe to buy?

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