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MT05 TSV

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 TSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 207,247 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 207,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 203,564 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 198,591 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 193,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 186,379 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 186,379 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 180,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 172,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

airbag light on dashboard

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre worn inner and outter egdes

Fail 19 Jun 2012 172,846 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

airbag light on dashboard

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre worn inner and outter egdes

Pass 7 Jun 2011 157,678 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 135,470 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 120,046 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 100,209 miles

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

wipers smearing

Fail 3 Jun 2008 95,889 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TSV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel 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 MT05 TSV, 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 TSV registered?

MT05 TSV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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