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DE55 CMY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

142,709 mi
Last recorded142,709 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 CMY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 142,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 135,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 130,586 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer side walls advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 124,188 miles

Nail in tyre both rears ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 116,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 111,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 111,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 97,773 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,575 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 86,603 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 81,853 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 80,042 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,482 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,909 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,816 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 74,903 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 68,137 miles

offside windscreen wiper worn

Fail 25 Aug 2011 68,137 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

offside windscreen wiper worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 60,218 miles

o/S wash jet poorly aimed

rear brake discs showing wear

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

factory fitted undertrays restricting underbody viewing

front suspension arms bushes starting to crack

Fail 16 Sep 2010 59,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

VERY restricted viewing access to rear coil springs

factory fitted undertrays restricting underbody viewing

front suspension arms bushes starting to crack

rear brake discs showing wear

Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,150 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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DE55 CMY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DE55 CMY, 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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DE55 CMY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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