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DA55 OFX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,463 mi
Last recorded188,463 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 OFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 188,463 miles

Offside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated perished

Pass 31 Jul 2017 173,309 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 173,220 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Nearside body under tray damaged but still secured to vehicle

Nearside door trim strips not completely secured to vehicle but not about to become detached

Offside headlight lens deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 162,550 miles

Both front tyres worn on both very outside edges.

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 162,550 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres worn on both very outside edges.

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 150,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 150,056 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 144,831 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 137,637 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 137,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 116,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,249 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,638 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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DA55 OFX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA55 OFX, 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 DA55 OFX registered?

DA55 OFX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is DA55 OFX safe to buy?

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