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DA05 VXV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,197 mi
Last recorded107,197 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 107,197 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - rear link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 103,319 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 99,374 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 95,976 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 92,026 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 88,564 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 87,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,436 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,906 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,070 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 69,386 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 57,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 52,125 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,125 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 44,818 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,818 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,335 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2010 40,332 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2009 32,109 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 VXV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VXV, 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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What year was DA05 VXV registered?

DA05 VXV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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