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CU05 SVK

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,936 mi
Last recorded163,936 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 SVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 163,936 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 155,055 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 155,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 146,428 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 138,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 2 Aug 2021 130,033 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 124,977 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 124,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 118,427 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,847 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 100,628 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 91,801 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 83,189 miles

nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2013 68,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,456 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,749 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,321 miles

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,118 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 34,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 25,867 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 25,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CU05 SVK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CU05 SVK, 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 CU05 SVK registered?

CU05 SVK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is CU05 SVK safe to buy?

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