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ML05 EBO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,105 mi
Last recorded154,105 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 EBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 154,105 miles

engine x under covers fitted / pin hole in o/s cv boot / both rack boots twisted / corrosion on front discs / n/s/r tyre 3mm

slight stepping on o/s/r tyre / slight mist on o/s/f shock

Pass 26 Oct 2016 144,780 miles

slight play in o/s rack arm

under covers fitted / o/s/rack boot splitting / weep on o/s cv boot

Pass 28 Oct 2015 133,334 miles

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 133,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 121,051 miles

Both rear discs corroded.

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 121,947 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Oct 2013 111,473 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 111,473 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre bald inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 96,412 miles

front no plate in poor condition

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2012 96,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front no plate in poor condition

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 81,122 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,133 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,266 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,335 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 EBO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ML05 EBO, 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 EBO registered?

ML05 EBO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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