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AK05 XNG

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,365 mi
Last recorded110,365 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XNG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 110,365 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 110,365 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 103,998 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on, all brake pads look to be in a serviceable condition

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 103,998 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pad warning lamp on, all brake pads look to be in a serviceable condition

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 103,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aftermarket headlamps - cannot be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front upper arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 90,524 miles

Brake wear warning lamp illuminated

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 29 Sep 2020 90,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front-most arm, also shock mounting bush on arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front-most arm, also shock mounting bush on arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake wear warning lamp illuminated

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))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 79,594 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,981 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,156 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,416 miles

Front number plate lettering shadowed

Hole/cut in tread but no cords/canvas exposed, nearside rear

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Rear number plate lettering shadowed

Spare tyre below 1.6mm

Pass 1 Jul 2014 51,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn low,cracking and bald on edge

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 3 Jul 2013 47,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 36,549 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,564 miles

3d plates fitted

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm and bold on edge

o/s/f tyre worn low and bald on edge and further wear on the edge could result in it becoming illegal

o/s/r tyre 3 mm and worn low on edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,126 miles

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

both rear tyres low on edges

o/s/f tyre 3 mm

small shadow around number plate characters

Pass 4 Jul 2008 26,539 miles

covers fitted under car

o/s/f tyre bald on edge cords not showing,3 mm wear testable

rear tyres wearing low on edges

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 XNG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 XNG registered?

AK05 XNG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is AK05 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 XNG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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