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DE05 OTN

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

335,258 mi
Last recorded335,258 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OTN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 335,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer outer wheel arch paintwork bubbling up/corroding

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output ns/os (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 30 Mar 2019 335,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer outer wheel arch paintwork bubbling up/corroding

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output ns/os (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 198,128 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 190,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 190,238 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 180,534 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 168,096 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 161,163 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 146,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 146,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 133,810 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 116,555 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 118,172 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside under vehicle plastic undertray insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2009 107,743 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 107,743 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 82,391 miles

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 OTN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

DE05 OTN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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