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DE05 OTW

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,364 mi
Last recorded125,364 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 125,364 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion exhaust system

Pass 8 Nov 2019 122,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker body rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shocker body rusty

Rear anti roll bar rusty

Rear coil springs rusty

exhaust system corroaded

petrol tank straps rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2018 118,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 118,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 110,776 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 94,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also running of badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also running of badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 94,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also running of badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also running of badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 81,593 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 80,138 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 62,833 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,865 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,739 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 49,184 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 39,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,130 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 27,352 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 OTW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

DE05 OTW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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