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ML05 RWN

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,702 mi
Last recorded140,702 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 RWN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 140,702 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 140,670 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 140,670 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 139,029 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 138,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 138,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 136,817 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 129,961 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 124,499 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (both upper arms inner bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 124,499 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (both upper arms inner bushes) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,880 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 111,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 111,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 140,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Jun 2015 140,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,327 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 79,580 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2013 79,580 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 69,635 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 60,637 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,376 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,873 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,873 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,406 miles

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

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

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

smell of fuel but couldnt find any leaks

Fail 17 Apr 2008 34,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

smell of fuel but couldnt find any leaks

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 RWN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RWN, 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 RWN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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