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AD05 CSO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,976 mi
Last recorded137,976 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 137,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 135,195 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 135,195 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 131,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 131,841 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 126,428 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 123,432 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 119,815 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 113,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 113,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,815 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 105,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

elm light on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,701 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 98,701 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 96,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,278 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,651 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 51,191 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,186 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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AD05 CSO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AD05 CSO, 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 AD05 CSO registered?

AD05 CSO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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