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AX05 TUA

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

220,116 mi
Last recorded220,116 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 TUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 220,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 213,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 206,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 199,646 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 193,982 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 193,966 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 181,307 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 181,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 174,707 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 174,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 167,615 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner faces (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 166,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord on show (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside faces (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2015 159,998 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 148,019 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 141,028 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are out of shape on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2013 141,019 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres are out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2012 127,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 110,047 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 97,015 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 97,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 84,440 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,485 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 TUA is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

AX05 TUA is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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