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DE05 SVL

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,106 mi
Last recorded127,106 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 SVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 127,106 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 127,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 112,768 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 112,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 105,367 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 98,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,278 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 91,255 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,120 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,981 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on. Pads all ok

Small aplit noted in OSF tyre inner sidewall. Not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 14 Mar 2013 63,981 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad warning lamp on. Pads all ok

Small aplit noted in OSF tyre inner sidewall. Not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,324 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,849 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,254 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 SVL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

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

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