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MJ05 EMK

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,985 mi
Last recorded161,985 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 EMK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 161,985 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 161,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR Valve pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 157,149 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 142,750 miles

Minor corrosion to sub frames and suspension

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

Fail 2 May 2019 142,750 miles

Minor corrosion to sub frames and suspension

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 129,462 miles

centre heat shield loose

front anti roll bar link bushes perished and worn

front brake discs worn and rusty

offside rear tyre out of shape and close to limit

slight crack at exhaust tail pipe

slight leak at diesel pipes

slight leak at nearside front shock absorber

windscreen washers need alignment

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,429 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,335 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 94,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,415 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 80,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,302 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 72,302 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 64,878 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,824 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 63,824 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,978 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 46,939 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 46,939 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,058 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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MJ05 EMK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MJ05 EMK, 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 MJ05 EMK registered?

MJ05 EMK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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