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DE05 VSF

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,203 mi
Last recorded140,203 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 140,203 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 128,586 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 117,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 117,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 108,339 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 89,619 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 67,374 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 VSF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 VSF registered?

DE05 VSF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is DE05 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 VSF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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