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DE55 AVP

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,428 mi
Last recorded118,428 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 118,428 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 118,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,635 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 111,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 110,838 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2018 110,838 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,083 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 104,083 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 100,909 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 100,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,712 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inside tread

Fail 31 Oct 2012 87,677 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 87,677 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 77,791 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,215 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,209 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,296 miles

ADVISE NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE 2mm

Pass 11 Aug 2008 35,184 miles

Front brake pads 25% remain

Fail 8 Aug 2008 35,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake pads 25% remain

O/S/F tyre is on the legal limit (1.6mm)

O/S/R tyre is on the legal limit (1.6mm) also has two punctures in it

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 AVP is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AVP, 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 AVP registered?

DE55 AVP is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DE55 AVP safe to buy?

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