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CP05 RKN

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,024 mi
Last recorded156,024 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 RKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 156,024 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and upper n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 147,647 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 136,663 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 135,283 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 135,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 131,889 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 131,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 123,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 108,461 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f cv boot has small cracks

Pass 7 Feb 2015 108,461 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f cv boot has small cracks

Pass 11 Jan 2014 103,106 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 92,973 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 84,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 84,527 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 74,209 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 57,452 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,007 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 53,007 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,041 miles

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

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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CP05 RKN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CP05 RKN, 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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CP05 RKN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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