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DA05 PWE

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,021 mi
Last recorded170,021 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 PWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 170,021 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 170,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 155,997 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 155,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 147,610 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 147,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 139,677 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 131,605 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 123,684 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 113,579 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 103,576 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,825 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,662 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 74,997 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 74,950 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,868 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 65,680 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 65,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DA05 PWE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA05 PWE, 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 DA05 PWE registered?

DA05 PWE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is DA05 PWE safe to buy?

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