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MT05 RAG

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,377 mi
Last recorded167,377 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 RAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 167,377 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 165,258 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 164,485 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 164,485 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 161,509 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 159,306 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 155,500 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 150,217 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 140,414 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 134,173 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 128,178 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 122,999 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 117,068 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 108,633 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 108,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 98,194 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread damaged

nearside rear brake disc worn

Fail 12 Dec 2011 98,194 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front tyre tread damaged

nearside rear brake disc worn

Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,882 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,876 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 71,975 miles

.. slight wear on nearside/offside inner section of tyres

Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,173 miles

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

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

centre seat belt requires attention

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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MT05 RAG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MT05 RAG, 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 MT05 RAG registered?

MT05 RAG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is MT05 RAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 RAG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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