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DA05 UNU

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,733 mi
Last recorded187,733 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 UNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 187,733 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

o/s rear tyre is damaged on the side wall

windscreen is chipped in the centre

Pass 6 Feb 2019 174,525 miles

n/s track rod end balljoint rubber gaiter is split

Pass 9 Mar 2018 165,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1n)

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 151,813 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 151,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 140,133 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 140,133 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose nut missing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 96,409 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,220 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,989 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 64,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 63,006 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 UNU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UNU, 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 UNU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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