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AK55 XAB

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,145 mi
Last recorded69,145 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 69,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 65,721 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 60,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/zr18 close and tread splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread close to legal limit and inner side wall splitting. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 52,923 miles

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

all front suspension arm bushs have slight wear / splitting

Fail 2 Dec 2022 52,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all front suspension arm bushs have slight wear / splitting

Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,322 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 43,038 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 37,936 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 33,605 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 33,605 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,415 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,240 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 26,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 24,765 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 22,797 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 20,805 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 18,786 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 18,499 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 17,828 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 17,077 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 XAB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XAB, 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 AK55 XAB registered?

AK55 XAB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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