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AO05 XWK

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,871 mi
Last recorded146,871 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XWK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 146,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 146,871 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 141,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 134,555 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 129,960 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 129,960 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 122,617 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 116,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 108,567 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 108,567 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,852 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 90,390 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 90,162 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 66,516 miles

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

note ; n/s/r seat belt not inspected due to fitted child seat

Fail 14 Jul 2011 66,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

note ; n/s/r seat belt not inspected due to fitted child seat

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,996 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 56,996 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2009 47,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,384 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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AO05 XWK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO05 XWK, 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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AO05 XWK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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