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C2 DRS

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

75,874 mi
Last recorded75,874 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 DRS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 75,874 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 73,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 71,412 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 68,284 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,090 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,917 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,706 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 53,226 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 50,360 miles

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2016 47,934 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,237 miles

rear tyre walls getting perished

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,682 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,951 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 28,615 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,159 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 13,968 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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C2 DRS is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 C2 DRS, 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 C2 DRS registered?

C2 DRS is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is C2 DRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 DRS shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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