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MY05 ATS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,732 mi
Last recorded105,732 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY05 ATS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 105,732 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 105,609 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 Aug 2025 105,607 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))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Aug 2024 105,524 miles

Brake pad wear light illuminated throughout test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake cable, 1 x mounting point on lower suspension arm defective, cable still secure

Pass 7 Jun 2023 105,331 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 105,176 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Apr 2021 104,957 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 23 Apr 2021 104,957 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 4 May 2020 104,554 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 104,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 103,562 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 100,901 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2017 96,553 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,028 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 86,925 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 86,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 31 Jan 2014 85,202 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,238 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 75,009 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,618 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,890 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,013 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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MY05 ATS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 MY05 ATS, 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 MY05 ATS registered?

MY05 ATS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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