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AK05 DXU

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,547 mi
Last recorded99,547 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 DXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,547 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

Fail 22 Feb 2018 99,547 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

Pass 27 Jan 2017 91,625 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,413 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 76,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 76,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,710 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,220 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,527 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,371 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 22,432 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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AK05 DXU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AK05 DXU, 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 AK05 DXU registered?

AK05 DXU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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