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ML05 VYS

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,019 mi
Last recorded202,019 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 VYS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 202,019 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

tailgate dampers are weak

Fail 12 Sep 2022 202,013 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

tailgate dampers are weak

Pass 21 Sep 2021 190,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 190,159 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

reverse lamps on

Pass 21 Sep 2020 177,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2020 177,176 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2019 166,188 miles

n/s/f shock bush in suspension arm perished

n/s/f upper front suspension arms bushes perished

o/s reverse light not working

o/s/f shock bush in suspension arm perished

o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes perished

o/s/r light lense damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2019 166,181 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f shock bush in suspension arm perished

n/s/f upper front suspension arms bushes perished

o/s reverse light not working

o/s/f shock bush in suspension arm perished

o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes perished

o/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2018 152,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose silghtly deteriorated

Offside Rear brake hose silghtly deteriorated

o/s/r light damaged

o/s/r reversing lamp not working

Fail 30 Aug 2018 152,546 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake hose silghtly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake hose silghtly deteriorated

o/s/r light damaged

o/s/r reversing lamp not working

Pass 11 Sep 2017 143,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear inner lamp lens damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2017 143,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear inner lamp lens damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2016 134,896 miles

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

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

n/s/f top suspension arms bushes perishing

o/s/f top suspension arms bushes perishing

Fail 20 Sep 2016 134,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

n/s/f top suspension arms bushes perishing

o/s/f top suspension arms bushes perishing

oil level low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 123,871 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 117,128 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 110,276 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 105,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 105,971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,656 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 72,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 54,858 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 54,858 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 34,022 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 34,022 miles

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

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 VYS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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