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MF55 EEN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

210,455 mi
Last recorded210,455 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 EEN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 210,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 210,320 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both Front (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On Metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 204,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear under body has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Aug 2025 204,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear under body has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2024 199,089 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 199,064 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 194,457 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 194,398 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 187,410 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspect worn dual mass flywheel

Fail 23 Sep 2022 187,190 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

O/S/F tyre close to legal limit and worn almost to core on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspect worn dual mass flywheel

Pass 8 Sep 2021 179,875 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 179,875 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 176,871 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 170,102 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 170,102 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 160,313 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 149,076 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 149,076 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 116,545 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 101,046 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 85,258 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 67,251 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,117 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 55,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 51,519 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,661 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,638 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 38,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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MF55 EEN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MF55 EEN, 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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MF55 EEN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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