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MH05 AOF

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,497 mi
Last recorded158,497 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 AOF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 158,497 miles

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

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

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

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

back box heat shield loose

Pass 30 Dec 2020 148,616 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 148,616 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 147,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 147,155 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 143,400 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2019 143,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2018 138,689 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front rack arm slight play

Fail 30 Jan 2018 138,685 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front rack arm slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2017 135,792 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 129,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 124,847 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,599 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2012 113,230 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 106,167 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 92,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,117 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,700 miles

front disc and pads low

Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front disc and pads low

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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MH05 AOF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MH05 AOF, 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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MH05 AOF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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