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AK05 ULM

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

179,437 mi
Last recorded179,437 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ULM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 179,437 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 179,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 177,701 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limits, worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

lower engine cover damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2019 161,204 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Fail 11 Jan 2019 161,204 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 146,390 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 143,860 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 143,772 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 133,788 miles

advise rearea tyers

Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,695 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 126,834 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 116,854 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 103,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 78,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,403 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 ULM is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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