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ML05 EFM

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,448 mi
Last recorded129,448 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 EFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 129,448 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2025 126,337 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 121,332 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,631 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 114,238 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 114,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 112,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 112,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 111,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 108,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,028 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,111 miles

Front Discs Corroded

Front Lower Ball Joint Dust Covers Perished

Pass 26 Jan 2016 102,576 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 102,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,409 miles

F/n/s tyre wearing on the inner edge slightly

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 99,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

F/n/s tyre wearing on the inner edge slightly

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 96,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,792 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to castleate

Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,626 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 82,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 63,068 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 41,571 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 29,936 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 EFM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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