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AK55 MBF

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,783 mi
Last recorded198,783 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 MBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 198,783 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 198,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 189,961 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 189,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 178,451 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 175,986 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 172,392 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 162,985 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 157,608 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 152,780 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 16 Oct 2015 152,779 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2014 142,319 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 142,319 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 126,238 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 108,731 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low on egdes & side wall deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,368 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front & rear brakes discs wearing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,677 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 23 Sep 2010 77,677 miles

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

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

both offside tyres worn on edges

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,917 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,579 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 MBF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK55 MBF, 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 MBF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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