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AK05 GXG

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,067 mi
Last recorded120,067 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GXG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 120,067 miles

Damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and offside - Outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside body sill slightly damaged

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Nearside rear exhaust silencer box heat shield slightly loose

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 109,244 miles

Nearside and offside body sill slightly damaged

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust cover/shield insecure

Nearside rear exhaust silencer box heat shield slightly loose

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 99,907 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

Nearside and offside body sill slightly damaged

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 99,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside and offside body sill slightly damaged

Nearside and offside front tyre wearing on inner/outer edge of treaded section

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 77,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge[1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge [1-2000miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 77,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge [1-2000miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward facing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward facing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,359 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,821 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,889 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,319 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,969 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,735 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,312 miles

nearside front tyre Direction of Rotation wrong way

Pass 13 Apr 2012 49,485 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,915 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,812 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 42,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 38,329 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Fail 18 Apr 2009 38,329 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,769 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 30,769 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 GXG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

AK05 GXG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AK05 GXG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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