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MW05 SFZ

2005 Audi A4

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,043 mi
Last recorded128,043 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 SFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 128,043 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 121,992 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 115,252 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 110,646 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 110,629 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 102,814 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 102,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor retaining device missing (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 92,704 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 83,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 76,580 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 Apr 2019 76,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,280 miles

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 6 Apr 2017 53,513 miles

both front tyres wearing low and on edges also cuts in tread and wall.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,227 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,166 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 41,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

all four front upper control arm bushes split

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,644 miles

all four front upper control arm bushes split

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,431 miles

Child seat fitted in nearside rear seat. Unable to fully inspect adult seat back or seat belt

Child seat fitted in offside rear seat. Unable to fully inspect adult seat back or seat belt

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

Nearside front tyre has some signs of wear on sidewalls

Nearside rear tyre has some signs of wear on sidewalls

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

offside front tyre has some signs of wear on sidewalls

offside rear tyre has some signs of wear on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,327 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 21,970 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 17,611 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,297 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 SFZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MW05 SFZ, 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 MW05 SFZ registered?

MW05 SFZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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