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MW05 EOA

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,596 mi
Last recorded179,596 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 EOA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 179,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 177,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 176,017 miles

Front upper suspension arm bushes split / worn. NSF / OSF

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF / OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension bushes aged / slight cracking

Fail 22 Dec 2022 176,017 miles

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

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

Front upper suspension arm bushes split / worn. NSF / OSF

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF / OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension bushes aged / slight cracking

Pass 23 Dec 2021 171,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 171,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 163,078 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 152,178 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 142,978 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 142,978 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 136,188 miles

Floor and rear chassis corroded

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just passed at 17% (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides also, hose deteriated (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 128,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 110,137 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 110,132 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,722 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 100,722 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,696 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 87,468 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 82,853 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 82,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2010 70,104 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 61,051 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 46,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MW05 EOA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MW05 EOA, 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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MW05 EOA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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