2005 Audi Allroad: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2005 Audi Allroad?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2005 Audi Allroad than on all cars registered in 2005.

• Suspension arm bushes and joints2.8× usual
  Audi Allroad

  29.1% All 2005 cars

  10.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 8.9%, against 2.4% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £120–£180 (one arm) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for clunks over bumps and feel for the steering wandering. Worn arm bushes show as cracked rubber near the wheels.

• Drive shaft (CV) joints3.1× usual
  Audi Allroad

  21.8% All 2005 cars

  7.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 12.8%, against 3.3% of all 2005 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

Common 2005 Audi Allroad MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2005 Audi Allroad MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  52% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Suspension
  49% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Lights and electrics
  43% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Tyres
  30% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Driveshafts and joints
  22% of testsRough price £60–£350

  At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  20% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2005 Audi Allroad

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the suspension arm bushes and joints? (Flagged at MOT 2.8× as often on the 2005 Audi Allroad as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the drive shaft (cv) joints? (Flagged at MOT 3.1× as often on the 2005 Audi Allroad as on other cars the same age.)
3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?