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MH05 TEC

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,030 mi
Last recorded147,030 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 TEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 147,030 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 141,317 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 131,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 121,995 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2023 121,995 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 114,002 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 114,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

ADVISE 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT REQUIRED

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 101,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,021 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 90,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 72,692 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 25,361 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cut in outer side wall

Pass 22 Jan 2013 25,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Nov 2011 24,990 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 24,990 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,535 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,598 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 17,247 miles

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

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

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

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 TEC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH05 TEC registered?

MH05 TEC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is MH05 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 TEC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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