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DE05 VFO

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,384 mi
Last recorded165,384 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 165,384 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 157,033 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 157,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 143,994 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 143,945 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 138,291 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2014 133,031 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 129,472 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 125,126 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 120,631 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 113,819 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,000 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,171 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 VFO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

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

Is DE05 VFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 VFO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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