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ML05 ECV

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,402 mi
Last recorded196,402 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 ECV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 196,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 181,621 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake only just met requirements further attention required

Pass 5 Sep 2020 163,715 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 163,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front off wheel shock rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear off wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms rear bush have collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front off wheel shock rubber worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear off wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both upper arms rear bush have collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 152,590 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 144,941 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 144,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 134,466 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

eng cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 125,665 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 117,343 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 117,343 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs are corroded and scored

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 111,414 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 110,073 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)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate slightly worn

Fail 12 Oct 2012 110,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front number plate slightly worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,510 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 98,510 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 80,764 miles

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

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 5 May 2009 56,845 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front disc marked on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,518 miles

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

Offside Outer 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 ECV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ECV, 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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ML05 ECV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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