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AX05 RNU

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,941 mi
Last recorded132,941 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 RNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 132,941 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 130,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 130,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 126,580 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 123,796 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 123,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 121,686 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 121,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,064 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 117,005 miles

Engine undertray slightly insecure.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,715 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,863 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 99,863 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,495 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,491 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,416 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 93,387 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 88,620 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 85,645 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,666 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 79,730 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 79,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,345 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,063 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,271 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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AX05 RNU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AX05 RNU, 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 RNU registered?

AX05 RNU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is AX05 RNU safe to buy?

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