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DE05 OSV

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

208,194 mi
Last recorded208,194 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OSV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 208,194 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 205,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 204,575 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2022 201,072 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 198,886 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 188,833 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 181,969 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 177,552 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 134,636 miles

air bag warning light on

noise from engine bay area further investigation required

slight damage to both rear tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 26 Nov 2011 121,848 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 121,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 104,652 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,829 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,545 miles

n/s/r tyre slight seperation

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 OSV is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OSV, 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 DE05 OSV registered?

DE05 OSV is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DE05 OSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 OSV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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