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DE05 VFR

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,081 mi
Last recorded110,081 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,081 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 110,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low broken lamp (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,644 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 83,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall deep enough to reach the cords but not in excess of requirements

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2013 83,871 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall deep enough to reach the cords but not in excess of requirements

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,374 miles

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

brake discs corroded

large scar in nearside front tyre outer wall

nearside rear tyre underinflated

slight play in offside bottom swivel

vehicle oily underneath

Fail 20 Jun 2012 71,373 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake discs corroded

large scar in nearside front tyre outer wall

nearside rear tyre underinflated

slight play in offside bottom swivel

vehicle oily underneath

Pass 13 May 2011 66,384 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2009 42,375 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2008 31,818 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 VFR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

DE05 VFR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is DE05 VFR safe to buy?

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