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DA05 VWE

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,232 mi
Last recorded199,232 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 199,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 199,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 195,816 miles

ADVISE FRONT TYRES INSIDE EDGE

Pass 16 Sep 2017 189,753 miles

Offside headlight pattern just ok

Rear brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 13 Sep 2017 189,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (4.1.D.1b)

Offside headlight pattern just ok

Rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2016 184,008 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 181,323 miles

osf alloy suspension leg been repaird with welding

Fail 18 Sep 2015 181,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

osf alloy suspension leg been repaird with welding

Pass 19 Sep 2014 159,266 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 159,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,087 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 129,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 101,041 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,798 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,233 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

center rear seatbelt locking mechanisem missing

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,953 miles

front number plate started to deteriorate

near side rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

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 VWE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VWE, 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 VWE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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