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K888 ADG

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,186 mi
Last recorded168,186 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK888 ADG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 168,186 miles

Nearside Front some play steering arm

Fail 9 Feb 2021 168,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front some play steering arm

Pass 12 Jun 2019 149,279 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 148,959 miles

Battery slightly loose

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 140,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 137,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise auxilary belt and power steering pump noisey.

advise o/s/f headlamp fixing bracket broken headlamp still secure though.

Fail 20 Nov 2014 137,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise auxilary belt and power steering pump noisey.

advise o/s/f headlamp fixing bracket broken headlamp still secure though.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 126,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

advise o/s/f headlamp fixing bracket broken headlamp still secure though.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 117,114 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON PASS AND ADVISE UNDER ANNEX B

FRONT WINDOWS TINTED

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON PASS AND ADVISE UNDER ANNEX B WILL FAIL NEXT MOT

Pass 25 Nov 2011 105,718 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 96,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jan 2011 96,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 87,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 87,346 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,251 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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K888 ADG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K888 ADG, 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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K888 ADG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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