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AX05 COU

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,467 mi
Last recorded136,467 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 COU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 136,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 128,972 miles

both rear tyres are perished and worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2016 128,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are perished and worn on outer edge

Fail 28 Oct 2016 128,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking and perrished

foot brake travel slightly long

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt latch plastic cover broken[belt still locks in ok]

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

both headlights lenses going opaque.beam pattern slightly affected.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 119,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure lower anchor (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt latch plastic cover broken[belt still locks in ok]

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inop (1.1.A.3b)

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

both headlights lenses going opaque.beam pattern slightly affected.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,567 miles

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

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

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

both dip beams pattern slightly poor[lenses going opaque.

both front tyres,worn smooth on inner/outer edges[appear to be under inflated.

both rear indicators starting to fade.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 96,124 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 85,238 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 85,238 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,382 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 56,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,052 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 42,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,031 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers mirror poor

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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AX05 COU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX05 COU, 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 AX05 COU registered?

AX05 COU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is AX05 COU safe to buy?

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