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AF05 TKE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

211,505 mi
Last recorded211,505 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TKE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 211,505 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush's perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush's perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 211,498 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush's perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ball joint Dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush's perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 191,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush in arm (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush in arm (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt fraying slightly (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush split (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 shockers have slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 12 Mar 2018 191,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush in arm (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush in arm (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt fraying slightly (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush split (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 shockers have slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 2 Mar 2017 178,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 168,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 168,415 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 157,327 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 147,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 136,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 126,456 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 112,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,305 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 92,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 74,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 55,515 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 TKE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TKE, 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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AF05 TKE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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