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MH05 ETV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

199,681 mi
Last recorded199,681 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 ETV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 199,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 197,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 195,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 194,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 186,483 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 289,384 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 275,779 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 246,910 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 246,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 148,206 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 148,205 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 144,637 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 144,637 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 141,239 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 137,011 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 131,499 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 127,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 123,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 95,185 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 95,185 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,925 miles

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

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 ETV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETV, 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 MH05 ETV registered?

MH05 ETV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is MH05 ETV safe to buy?

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