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MT05 TPU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,133 mi
Last recorded93,133 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 TPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 93,133 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40R18 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40R18 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 87,462 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 78,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 78,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 75,594 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,556 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 72,556 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,685 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 66,685 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator lamp on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,265 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 59,823 miles

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

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 59,822 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 57,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 55,713 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,088 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both front (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,259 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 40,999 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)

Fail 19 May 2010 40,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 13 May 2009 29,747 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 22,540 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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 TPU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MT05 TPU, 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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MT05 TPU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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