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AF05 SKE

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,605 mi
Last recorded180,605 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 SKE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 180,605 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 180,603 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 170,126 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 169,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wheel arch (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wheel arch (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 158,459 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 158,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 147,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 136,206 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 136,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 124,954 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

airbag light illuminated

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 110,808 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 110,808 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 99,260 miles

both front tyre wear low.

damage to nearside front tyre,outer sidewall.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 99,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyre wear low.

damage to nearside front tyre,outer sidewall.

slight distortion to offside rear tyre.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,740 miles

distortion of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 6 Mar 2008 58,619 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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AF05 SKE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF05 SKE, 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 AF05 SKE registered?

AF05 SKE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AF05 SKE safe to buy?

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