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DA05 WSU

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,178 mi
Last recorded133,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 WSU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 133,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 133,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 132,572 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 130,627 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pie with brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 130,615 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides, front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pie with brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 127,655 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 127,564 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 127,564 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 120,533 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 119,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 113,353 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 110,238 miles

gear box whine

Fail 12 Aug 2016 110,238 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

gear box whine

Pass 4 Nov 2014 104,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 104,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 95,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 83,320 miles

chips in screen

Pass 7 May 2011 74,802 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 65,531 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,116 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,426 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 WSU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

DA05 WSU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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