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AK05 UPT

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,414 mi
Last recorded130,414 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UPT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 130,414 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 127,414 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 125,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front section of exhaust weak

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2021 123,424 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some items of test

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2021 123,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring some items of test

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 121,511 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 121,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 117,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,117 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 111,868 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside wiper

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyres perished

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

Fail 16 May 2017 111,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside wiper

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyres perished

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,373 miles

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

Nearside Front small sp[lits in side wall

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,950 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,391 miles

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2013 78,647 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 78,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,947 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,759 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,044 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,064 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 May 2008 29,386 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 UPT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UPT, 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 UPT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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