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AD05 CTU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

111,453 mi
Last recorded111,453 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 111,453 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak engine ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 95,249 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 29 Sep 2023 89,833 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 89,530 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,844 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 88,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 87,978 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,108 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,135 miles

Nearside headlight slightly loose

rear middle seat belt webbing button over riden, but all working

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,441 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 85,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,526 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 80,271 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 80,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,788 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 69,430 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 63,084 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 63,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,805 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 54,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 31,723 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 CTU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AD05 CTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 CTU registered?

AD05 CTU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is AD05 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 CTU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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