CarVerify

Free Car Check

DA05 UNP

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

283,054 mi
Last recorded283,054 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 UNP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 283,054 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 282,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 268,003 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 255,971 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 255,946 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively on brake calliper. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system on calliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 241,659 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 231,333 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front bush bonding deteriorated (bush starting to pull from arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose outer casing cracking/perishing by caliper ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 222,951 miles

Rear nearside & offside rear shock absorber spindle covers detached

Fail 15 Jun 2019 222,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected outer brake pad material separated from back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside front inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear nearside & offside rear shock absorber spindle covers detached

Pass 23 Jun 2018 216,132 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 209,097 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 208,930 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 200,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 195,786 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 186,179 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 186,179 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 171,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 171,216 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 154,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,939 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 138,287 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 123,628 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 114,836 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DA05 UNP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UNP, 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

How do I check the history of DA05 UNP?

You can check the full history of DA05 UNP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DA05 UNP registered?

DA05 UNP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is DA05 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 UNP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA05 UNP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DA05 UNP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.