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ML05 EES

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,663 mi
Last recorded147,663 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 EES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 147,663 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 147,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 137,907 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 137,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb black (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 11 Jun 2016 126,252 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 114,545 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 114,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 97,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 97,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres low and slightly stepped on inner edge. not within centre three quarters tread

Pass 31 Dec 2010 66,908 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 66,121 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 66,115 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,723 miles

Rear brake discs lipped.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 58,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs lipped.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EES is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EES, 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 EES is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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