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MW05 SLU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,109 mi
Last recorded120,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 SLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 120,109 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 110,507 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 107,023 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 104,901 miles

Both rear tyres cracked inbetween tread

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

Rear brake flexi pipes slightly perished / cracked.

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 104,898 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres cracked inbetween tread

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

Rear brake flexi pipes slightly perished / cracked.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Pass 23 May 2016 72,858 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 72,858 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 56,059 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,272 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 38,730 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 38,730 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 30,998 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 30,998 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 22,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 16,394 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 13,717 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Aug 2008 10,154 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SLU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SLU, 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 SLU registered?

MW05 SLU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is MW05 SLU safe to buy?

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