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AK05 UPY

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

234,749 mi
Last recorded234,749 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 234,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 234,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 224,655 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 216,118 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 216,118 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour one white , one yellow (1.7.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 206,755 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 206,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on inner wing cover (4.1.D.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 195,051 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 188,868 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 188,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 162,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 143,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 117,722 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 97,358 miles

rear tyres low on edge ( 2mm )

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,747 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat (seat belt not fully inspected)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 52,747 miles

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)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat (seat belt not fully inspected)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,322 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 38,322 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear anti-roll bar collors cracked.

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 UPY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey 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 UPY, 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 UPY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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