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CP05 DKV

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,646 mi
Last recorded180,646 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 DKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 180,646 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 180,645 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 160,807 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 142,171 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,248 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 126,248 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 119,704 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 119,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 112,218 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 112,218 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,414 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 74,049 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 74,049 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 48,901 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CP05 DKV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP05 DKV, 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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What year was CP05 DKV registered?

CP05 DKV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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