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AK05 EXW

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,439 mi
Last recorded151,439 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EXW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 151,439 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 142,581 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 142,581 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 129,037 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2021 115,777 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 114,869 miles

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,403 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 95,400 miles

Rear Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 88,309 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,196 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 74,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 67,864 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 62,851 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,674 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,460 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 48,460 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,701 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 31,768 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 31,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,498 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 EXW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK05 EXW, 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 EXW registered?

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

Is AK05 EXW safe to buy?

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