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AF05 TKJ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,413 mi
Last recorded86,413 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TKJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 86,413 miles

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))

Fail 13 May 2026 86,412 miles

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

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 14 May 2025 83,929 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 83,929 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both sides] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 81,514 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 79,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 76,583 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 73,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 71,430 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 71,430 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 69,516 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 May 2019 69,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2018 68,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 67,022 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 65,743 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 63,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 61,193 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 56,304 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 56,304 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,328 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 46,536 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 46,536 miles

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

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

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 17 May 2011 40,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 32,983 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,127 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,362 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre tread has slight wear/slight scrubbing of edges

slight cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

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 TKJ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF05 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

AF05 TKJ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 TKJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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