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SO05 VKU

2005 Audi All Road Avant

Grey Diesel 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,472 mi
Last recorded175,472 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi All Road Avant98,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VKU
MakeAudi
ModelAll Road Avant
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 175,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 173,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 173,844 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested o/s rear binding (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 161,147 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 151,363 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 151,363 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 139,337 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treads cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 134,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 127,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak at gear box area

Pass 30 Mar 2018 119,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 119,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 96,259 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,630 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 72,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 59,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,675 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,857 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,850 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 30,042 miles

How Reliable is the Audi All Road Avant?

Based on 18,328 MOT tests across 1,215 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
8,683
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
1,215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 580
constant velocity joint gaiter split 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 228
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 226
position lamp(s) not working 218
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SO05 VKU is a 2005 Audi All Road Avant in Grey with a 2,671cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Audi All Road Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 98,590 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi All Road Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 580 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO05 VKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi All Road Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Audi All Road Avant is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO05 VKU registered?

SO05 VKU is a 2005 Audi All Road Avant, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is SO05 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO05 VKU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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