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DE55 SGO

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,065 mi
Last recorded168,065 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SGO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 168,065 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 166,101 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 153,575 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 138,326 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 138,326 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 126,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 126,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 118,069 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 104,993 miles

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

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 19 Dec 2013 104,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 3 Jan 2013 91,548 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 70,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front discs undercut

front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 56,558 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,871 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,723 miles

Nearside Rear 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 SGO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SGO, 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 SGO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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