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DE05 TWF

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,815 mi
Last recorded98,815 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 TWF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 98,815 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,411 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 90,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 86,436 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 82,586 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 82,586 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 73,491 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 73,489 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,962 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,156 miles

NSR ROAD SPRING BROKEN BUT NOT AFFECTING OPERATION OF SPRING

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,334 miles

car has different speed rated tyres

Fail 16 Apr 2010 48,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre has incorrect speed rating for vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2010 48,588 miles

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

offside rear tyre has incorrect speed rating for vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,110 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 28,381 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 TWF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TWF, 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 TWF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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