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ML05 ARX

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,720 mi
Last recorded137,720 miles
Recorded on25 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 ARX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2014 137,720 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 132,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 125,686 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 118,177 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 118,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2010 102,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 77,797 miles

Nearside 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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ML05 ARX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ML05 ARX, 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 ML05 ARX registered?

ML05 ARX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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