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ML54 YTW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,510 mi
Last recorded194,510 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 YTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 194,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 187,519 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 187,472 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 177,422 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 170,062 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 165,324 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 156,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 148,063 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 141,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 141,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 134,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 128,309 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 121,305 miles

(1.1A.3d)Either the nearside rear position lamp(s) illumination is deteriorating,or the offside rear position lamp(s) have been incorrectly installed bulbs

(1.1C.1e)The nearside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(2.4G.2)The nearside front top suspension arm(s) bushes are starting to split,but are not resulting in excessive movement at the time of the inspection

(2.4G.2)The offside front top suspension arm(s) bushes are starting to split,but are not resulting in excessive movement at the time of the inspection

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a slightly binding wheel

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake disc condition is corroding,pitted and worn

(3.6B.4d)The nearside rear brake hose is deteriorating

(3.6B.4d)The offside rear brake hose is deteriorating

(3.7A.1)The offside rear service brake is slightly binding

(3.7A.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (1) are at 22%,indicating that service is required

(3.7A.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (2) are at 29%,indicating that service is required

(4.0)The spare tyre is deflated

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.63mm

(6.3.1b)The front number plate bonding is deteriorating bt not likely to fall off at the time of the inspection

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

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

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

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 6 Jun 2014 121,305 miles

(1.1A.3d)Either the nearside rear position lamp(s) illumination is deteriorating,or the offside rear position lamp(s) have been incorrectly installed bulbs

(1.1C.1e)The nearside rear number plate lamp illumination is deteriorating

(2.4G.2)The nearside front top suspension arm(s) bushes are starting to split,but are not resulting in excessive movement at the time of the inspection

(2.4G.2)The offside front top suspension arm(s) bushes are starting to split,but are not resulting in excessive movement at the time of the inspection

(2.6.1)The offside rear wheel bearings cannot be fully assessed due to a slightly binding wheel

(3.5.1i)The nearside front brake disc condition is corroding,pitted and worn

(3.6B.4d)The nearside rear brake hose is deteriorating

(3.6B.4d)The offside rear brake hose is deteriorating

(3.7A.1)The offside rear service brake is slightly binding

(3.7A.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (1) are at 22%,indicating that service is required

(3.7A.5b)The service brakes imbalance recorded across axle (2) are at 29%,indicating that service is required

(4.0)The spare tyre is deflated

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.63mm

(6.3.1b)The front number plate bonding is deteriorating bt not likely to fall off at the time of the inspection

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 1 Jun 2013 109,372 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,978 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 79,259 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 59,099 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,307 miles

exhaust catch bracket ripped out of floor

Fail 16 Jan 2008 50,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust catch bracket ripped out of floor

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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ML54 YTW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML54 YTW, 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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ML54 YTW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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