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AK05 VEH

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,448 mi
Last recorded162,448 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 162,448 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 153,612 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 153,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 130,734 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 130,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,004 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 110,275 miles

EML LIGHT ON

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

Fail 12 May 2017 110,274 miles

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

EML LIGHT ON

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

Pass 6 May 2016 106,171 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 102,736 miles

O/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Jan 2014 97,323 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,688 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 85,649 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 67,754 miles

front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 27 Jun 2011 67,715 miles

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

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,953 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,949 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,558 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 VEH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

AK05 VEH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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