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MW05 FSJ

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,459 mi
Last recorded110,459 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 FSJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 110,459 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS front antiroll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Rear subframe & rear upper control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 110,459 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp lens excessively deteriorated no beam image visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken & unseated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp lens excessively deteriorated, beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front anti-roll bar link lower bushes slightly worn/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside front lower (front) control arm ball joints worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame & rear upper control arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 105,900 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n s f and o s f lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroding

o s r brake slight binding

Fail 19 Feb 2025 105,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mounting support brace securing bolt missing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n s f and o s f lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroding

o s r brake slight binding

Pass 15 Feb 2024 101,065 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n s f and o s f upper arms x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 93,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (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))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,302 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 86,283 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush, rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush, rear-most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 79,735 miles

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))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 77,859 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas and items

Fail 28 Apr 2020 77,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Plastic covers fitted obscuring testable areas and items

Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,829 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,105 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 62,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,923 miles

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

n/s rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged.

o/s &n/s front tyres inner side walls slightly perished.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 50,086 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall has a cut

Pass 29 Nov 2013 49,134 miles

cut on nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Fail 29 Nov 2013 49,123 miles

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

cut on nearside front tyre not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,907 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,632 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,636 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 42,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,314 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,181 miles

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 FSJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc 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 FSJ, 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 FSJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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