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DE05 CSO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,083 mi
Last recorded204,083 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 CSO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 204,083 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 204,061 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 193,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 181,220 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 169,635 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 155,999 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 144,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 133,291 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 133,291 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 120,367 miles

slight rust on front brake discs

Pass 4 May 2011 109,451 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 12 Apr 2010 103,911 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2010 103,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,768 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 73,553 miles

L/H/Front Tyre Wearinr On Inner And Outer Edges.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CSO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE05 CSO, 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 DE05 CSO registered?

DE05 CSO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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