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MK05 VKL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,307 mi
Last recorded125,307 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 VKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 125,307 miles

Engine management light stays on

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tears on inner treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 108,325 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 102,147 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,500 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,500 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 95,600 miles

air bag light on dash indicating a fault

slight damage to n/s mirror casing

Fail 18 May 2012 95,600 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on dash indicating a fault

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limits

slight damage to n/s mirror casing

Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,310 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,000 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 81,000 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 73,570 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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MK05 VKL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK05 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK05 VKL registered?

MK05 VKL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is MK05 VKL safe to buy?

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