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AK55 ESU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,086 mi
Last recorded112,086 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ESU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 112,086 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 103,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 103,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,479 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 97,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 86,760 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 22 Sep 2019 86,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 25 Aug 2018 81,905 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2017 75,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 62,715 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,827 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some items to be tested

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,995 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,314 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,732 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Sep 2010 26,547 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,717 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,962 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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AK55 ESU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 AK55 ESU, 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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AK55 ESU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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