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ES05 AAS

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,048 mi
Last recorded161,048 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES05 AAS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 161,048 miles

Advise ball joint covers slightly perished may crack over time

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 157,835 miles

Oil leak ()

front windows - tinted -

Fail 3 Jun 2017 157,597 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate insecure cracked (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1st arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

front windows - tinted -

Pass 6 Jun 2016 152,560 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 143,103 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 136,410 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 136,410 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 132,401 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 126,081 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/front tyre outer wall slightly cut

o/s/rear tyre slightly cut inner wall

Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,081 miles

n/s/front tyre outer wall slightly cut

o/s/rear tyre slightly cut inner wall

Pass 28 Jun 2011 119,065 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 112,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 108,994 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 95,059 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 95,059 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 94,448 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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ES05 AAS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ES05 AAS, 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 ES05 AAS registered?

ES05 AAS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is ES05 AAS safe to buy?

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