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ML05 ECX

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,495 mi
Last recorded101,495 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 ECX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 101,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2015 101,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,420 miles

N/S/F BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE BROKEN

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 40,420 miles

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

N/S/F BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE BROKEN

O/S HEADLIGHT POOR

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 87,156 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,597 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 15 Apr 2011 69,219 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,125 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 59,125 miles

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

front brake discs are lipped

rear tyres are worn to 2 and 3mm advise replacement

Fail 24 Apr 2009 43,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,937 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,020 miles

cuts on sidewalls of tyres [no cords visible]rear tyres are worn to 2mm

rear brake pads are worn to replacement level

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 ECX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ECX, 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 ECX registered?

ML05 ECX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is ML05 ECX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML05 ECX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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