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DA55 ETK

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,044 mi
Last recorded169,044 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 ETK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 169,044 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 156,842 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 144,563 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 135,513 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 135,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 129,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,486 miles

Engine oil leak.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,762 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,176 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 86,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 75,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,878 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,306 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 25,566 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,585 miles

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

Rear anti roll bar plastic mountings cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2010 33,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear anti roll bar plastic mountings cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,527 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,255 miles

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

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

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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DA55 ETK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DA55 ETK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA55 ETK registered?

DA55 ETK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is DA55 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 ETK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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