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DE05 OTK

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

171,718 mi
Last recorded171,718 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OTK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 171,718 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 171,718 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 163,481 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 163,481 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 249,450 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 146,183 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 146,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 141,292 miles

Front X4 suspension arms bushes splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2015 132,126 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 121,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 121,233 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,731 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 93,951 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 83,319 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 151,958 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 143,226 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 120,431 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2009 120,431 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,738 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre getting low also slightly perrished

offside rear tyre starting to perrish slightly

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 OTK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OTK, 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 OTK registered?

DE05 OTK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is DE05 OTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 OTK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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