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DA05 UMW

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

247,911 mi
Last recorded247,911 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 UMW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 247,911 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nsf bumper loose.

Fail 4 Jan 2024 247,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nsf bumper loose.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 232,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 221,359 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 221,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2020 211,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 195,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 182,307 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 170,882 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2017 170,882 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 156,909 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 27 May 2015 150,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 143,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 138,141 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 124,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 126,983 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 126,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 116,420 miles

acident damage to n/s/r

emissions reading to low to record

Fail 22 May 2010 116,333 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

acident damage to n/s/r

emissions reading to low to record

Pass 16 May 2009 101,035 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 89,196 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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DA05 UMW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UMW, 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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DA05 UMW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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