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MT05 VGU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,003 mi
Last recorded45,003 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 45,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 43,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 43,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 42,626 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 42,468 miles

Nearside front and both rear tyres are over 10 years old

Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,179 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,643 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 41,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn off on outer edge and close to marker bars

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

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,730 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Exhaust emits an high level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread uneven wear to outer edge (Bridgestone Potenza REOSSO 235/45 R 17 94 Y)

Vehicle fitted with under trays, limited inspection view underneath

Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 33,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in offside front tyre

cut in outer side wall of o/s front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,810 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,322 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 16,783 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 16,783 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VGU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT05 VGU registered?

MT05 VGU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is MT05 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 VGU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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