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MM05 EFF

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,149 mi
Last recorded153,149 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 EFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 153,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 147,439 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 142,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 142,733 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 noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 129,730 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 129,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 124,067 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody corroded.

Fail 29 Apr 2022 124,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to the rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2022 123,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush to the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 123,127 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front bushes debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Dampness around power steering reservoir

Exhaust system appears modified

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged and cut

Service and centre stop light not working warnings on the dash

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper front and rear bushes debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various bad corrosion on vehicle and components

battery cover adrift in engine bay

Pass 15 Jan 2021 115,931 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 113,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS , INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 113,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS, INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS , INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 111,597 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,599 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 105,393 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 105,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 100,612 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,734 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,449 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 94,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet release handle missing

play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 8 Nov 2012 83,856 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,233 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,313 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,427 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 57,711 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 57,711 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

N/S/R TYRE ON 3mm DEPTH

O/S/R TYRE ON 2mm DEPTH

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,762 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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MM05 EFF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MM05 EFF, 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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MM05 EFF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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