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ML05 BYD

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

184,903 mi
Last recorded184,903 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 BYD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 184,903 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 173,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 152,394 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 127,070 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 119,881 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 114,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 103,153 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 103,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 80,559 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,417 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 70,417 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,292 miles

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 18 Jun 2009 53,650 miles

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 27 Jun 2008 46,898 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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ML05 BYD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BYD, 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 ML05 BYD registered?

ML05 BYD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is ML05 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 BYD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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