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MF55 EFJ

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,559 mi
Last recorded161,559 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 EFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 161,559 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 145,000 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 129,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 126,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 126,137 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 123,202 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 114,515 miles

Nearside Front just on the limits

Nearside Rear wall damege

Fail 25 Feb 2016 114,515 miles

Nearside Front just on the limits

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wall damege

Fail 2 Jan 2015 106,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 106,069 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 88,535 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,417 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 60,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air beg light stey on

near side rear tyre just on the limits

Pass 21 Apr 2011 60,254 miles

air beg light stey on

near side rear tyre just on the limits

Fail 8 Jan 2010 45,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,017 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,202 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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MF55 EFJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EFJ, 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 MF55 EFJ registered?

MF55 EFJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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