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DE05 WBD

2005 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,820 mi
Last recorded152,820 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 152,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror has slight damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 152,801 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed interior handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror has slight damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 143,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front upper all suspension bushes perished

Pass 4 Jan 2018 136,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 126,825 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 126,825 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,337 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 102,337 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 95,451 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,658 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,096 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 59,324 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,648 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 WBD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

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

Is DE05 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 WBD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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