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DA05 SXN

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,961 mi
Last recorded101,961 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 SXN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 101,961 miles

Manufacturers under trays covering components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 101,961 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Incorrect fitting (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers under trays covering components

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,842 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 76,578 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Fail 25 May 2016 76,578 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light on.

Engine covers & undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 May 2015 59,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 44,455 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 39,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 35,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,144 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 27,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 22,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,217 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,330 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)

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 SXN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SXN, 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 DA05 SXN registered?

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

Is DA05 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 SXN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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