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DE05 WZY

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

223,585 mi
Last recorded223,585 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 223,585 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

general under body rust

Pass 26 Aug 2017 211,271 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arms. both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

under trays and engine covers are obscuring some components

under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2016 197,410 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Sep 2016 197,410 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 181,212 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under-tray and cover(s) fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2014 166,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 151,413 miles

under vehicle all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2012 136,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 119,063 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 119,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 111,557 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 94,867 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 79,523 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WZY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver 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 WZY, 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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DE05 WZY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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