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AK05 GXN

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,217 mi
Last recorded135,217 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 GXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 135,217 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 135,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 125,855 miles

Front 255/30/ZR19/91YXL N/S 0. O/S 3 wearing edges.

Front Windows tinted.

Live wires threaded through ^A^ post.

Rear 225/35/ZR19/88Y. NR 3 OR 5mm.

Rear Rear tyres wearing edges.

Fail 21 Sep 2020 125,855 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front 255/30/ZR19/91YXL N/S 0. O/S 3 wearing edges.

Front Windows tinted.

Front and rear Tyres fitted the wrong way around. Swap fronts to rear when tyre changed.

Live wires threaded through ^A^ post.

Rear 225/35/ZR19/88Y. NR 3 OR 5mm.

Rear Rear tyres wearing edges.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 121,520 miles

Coolant level below minimum mark on header tank

Nearside Front Live cable for amplifier passes through NSF door shut and rubs on pillar

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 121,520 miles

Coolant level below minimum mark on header tank

Nearside Front Live cable for amplifier passes through NSF door shut and rubs on pillar

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both bulbs blown (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 116,993 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 106,886 miles

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

nearside front bolt missing from split rim

Fail 28 May 2016 106,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

nearside front bolt missing from split rim

Pass 21 Mar 2015 96,120 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,382 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 74,670 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 May 2011 58,422 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,164 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,659 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 43,622 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 43,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,178 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 GXN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GXN, 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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AK05 GXN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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