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DE55 DCF

2005 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,059 mi
Last recorded147,059 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 DCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 147,059 miles

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

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

power steering noisy on lock to lock

rear axle corroded

rear shock absorber piston covers insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2022 147,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Drivers seat back support, cover missing exposing side air bag mechanisms

Power steering noisy on lock to lock check

Rear Shock absorbers, piston covers insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2021 145,648 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 145,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension bush to shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 141,329 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 141,323 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 140,340 miles

power steering noisy on lock to lock check

Fail 22 Feb 2019 140,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

power steering noisy on lock to lock check

Pass 11 Nov 2017 138,140 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 115,144 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,619 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 77,935 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 77,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 72,465 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 64,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,772 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,784 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 47,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 47,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 40,318 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 DCF is a 2005 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DCF, 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 DCF is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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