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EK05 TKO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,635 mi
Last recorded145,635 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 TKO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 145,635 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 145,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 132,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 122,258 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 122,258 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 104,551 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,430 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 101,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 94,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,461 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 88,461 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,336 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 77,091 miles

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

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

exhaust gas recirculation cooler slightly leaking gasses in engine bay

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge and slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 25 Jun 2012 75,263 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 69,784 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 53,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 46,694 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 46,419 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,419 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)

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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EK05 TKO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EK05 TKO, 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 EK05 TKO registered?

EK05 TKO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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