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ML05 XVO

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,138 mi
Last recorded142,138 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 142,138 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 142,136 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 142,038 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 139,875 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 122,346 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM & BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 122,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM & BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,763 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 110,641 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

e.m.l on

Fail 20 Apr 2015 110,630 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

e.m.l on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,342 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,281 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

X2 front tyres damage to sidewalls

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,258 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Engine management light on

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)

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 50,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,036 miles

deep cuts to n/s/f tyre side wall

noise from exhaust

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XVO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVO, 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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What year was ML05 XVO registered?

ML05 XVO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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