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DE05 CRU

2005 Audi A4

Bronze Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,552 mi
Last recorded172,552 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 CRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 172,552 miles

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

hand brake 16%

Pass 5 Jun 2020 172,327 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 170,784 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 167,869 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 161,158 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 161,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 152,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 152,088 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 146,528 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 146,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 134,831 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 122,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 104,558 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 104,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,835 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 87,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,898 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,440 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 55,437 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)

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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DE05 CRU is a 2005 Audi A4 in Bronze with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE05 CRU, 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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DE05 CRU is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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