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ML05 XVT

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,314 mi
Last recorded148,314 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 148,314 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens slightly damaged

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated also ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak/ coolant leak- oil cooler housing

Pass 2 Jul 2018 143,426 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 143,426 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 136,379 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 136,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 122,523 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 122,523 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 115,744 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 106,539 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 106,539 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 94,172 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn unevenly, worn close to limit, and has a nail in.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,085 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 71,663 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,954 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,857 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 XVT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML05 XVT registered?

ML05 XVT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is ML05 XVT safe to buy?

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