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DE05 VFZ

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,746 mi
Last recorded105,746 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 105,746 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,803 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 102,803 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 100,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,985 miles

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

battery not fully secured

Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,235 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 70,405 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 70,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 64,033 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 64,033 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,493 miles

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

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

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

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 VFZ is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

DE05 VFZ is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is DE05 VFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 VFZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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