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K500 GLE

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,579 mi
Last recorded178,579 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 GLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 178,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 171,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 168,502 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2018 166,080 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 162,915 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undercovers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 162,910 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undercovers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 161,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise engine covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 156,424 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 148,420 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 141,072 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 140,654 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front ytres are on 1.6 to 3mm tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear coil springs are corroding

Pass 14 May 2012 127,405 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 127,206 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,735 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 102,414 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 93,287 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 67,026 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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K500 GLE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K500 GLE, 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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K500 GLE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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