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DA05 WBN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,097 mi
Last recorded117,097 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 WBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 117,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (cut) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 117,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner edge (cut) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 115,335 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 114,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 113,960 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced headlamp lenses starting to craze. (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arms. (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components.

Fail 10 Feb 2017 106,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Seat belt buckle does not release under load. (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted, obscuring view of some underside components.

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,683 miles

headlamp lenses starting to craze.

rear number plate starting to fade.

Fail 10 Feb 2016 92,683 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

headlamp lenses starting to craze.

rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,853 miles

front wiper blades smearing

right rear tyre cracked keep an eye

Fail 31 Mar 2014 69,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front wiper blades smearing

right rear tyre cracked keep an eye

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,651 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 59,651 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,991 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,991 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,212 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,212 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 35,443 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 35,443 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,048 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 28,047 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread starting to crack on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,596 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 WBN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WBN, 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 WBN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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