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DE55 AVF

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,237 mi
Last recorded131,237 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 AVF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 131,237 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management warning light activated at time of test

Fail 18 Mar 2024 131,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine management warning light activated at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2023 124,543 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management warning light activated at time of test

Fail 28 Mar 2023 124,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine management warning light activated at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2022 116,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 116,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 111,387 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 111,374 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 108,459 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 108,459 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,293 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 103,293 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 97,318 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 91,239 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,925 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,371 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 80,793 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,136 miles

off side rear tyre side wall small cuts but not feep enougth to reach ply cords

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,846 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 70,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,624 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,511 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,184 miles

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

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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DE55 AVF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DE55 AVF, 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 DE55 AVF registered?

DE55 AVF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DE55 AVF safe to buy?

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