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ML05 XVS

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,221 mi
Last recorded185,221 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 185,221 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 185,221 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2020 183,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread just met limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 173,780 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 163,396 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 163,396 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 156,719 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring has corrosion

Nearside track rod end has slight play

both front upper suspension arm bushes have slight debonding

Pass 7 Oct 2016 150,949 miles

BOTH UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT SPLITTING

Pass 11 Nov 2015 142,758 miles

Plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect components

Fail 11 Nov 2015 142,758 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic covers underside unable to fully inspect components

Pass 22 Sep 2014 133,079 miles

front brake discs scored

nearside front sidewall tyre has slight damage

Pass 24 Sep 2013 125,106 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 119,105 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 107,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 98,622 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 98,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 74,823 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,233 miles

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

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

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

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

cut in outer side wall of n/s front tyre.

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 XVS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

ML05 XVS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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