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DE05 OTH

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

199,036 mi
Last recorded199,036 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OTH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 199,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 192,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 191,518 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 176,114 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 154,503 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 154,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong way (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 129,432 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 125,274 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 125,226 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 118,006 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 117,991 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 112,582 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag indicating fault warning light showing on dash

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

service indicator showing on dash display

Pass 27 May 2011 105,870 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 96,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut slightly not showing kanvas or plys

serpintine belt tensioner noisey

Fail 26 May 2010 96,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall cut slightly not showing kanvas or plys

serpintine belt tensioner noisey

Pass 28 May 2009 89,348 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 82,573 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 82,572 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 82,532 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OTH is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel 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 OTH, 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 OTH is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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