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MF55 EFT

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,987 mi
Last recorded165,987 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 EFT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 165,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 164,670 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 164,670 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 155,296 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join with front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil leak

Headlamp beams weak

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 143,551 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded scored and worn.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join with central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp beam intensity slightly reduced in strength?

Slighrt play in offside front suspension rear track control arm inner mount bush.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 143,447 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides of car (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded scored and worn.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe join with central pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Slighrt play in offside front suspension rear track control arm inner mount bush.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 125,338 miles

Exhaust vibrates at front.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Slight play in offside front suspension rear track control arm inner mount bush.

Fail 28 Feb 2019 125,314 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of offside rear tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust vibrates at front.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder of tread.

Slight play in offside front suspension rear track control arm inner mount bush.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 117,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Fail 26 Feb 2018 117,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,570 miles

HEADLAMP BEAMS POOR

O/S HAND BRAKE READING LOW

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear road springs corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2017 113,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH LOWER FRONT OF FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

HEADLAMP BEAMS POOR

O/S HAND BRAKE READING LOW

Pass 8 May 2015 109,334 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 103,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 103,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 94,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Feb 2012 82,995 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,505 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 68,841 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,401 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads starting to wear

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 EFT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EFT, 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 EFT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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