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DE55 SVG

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,426 mi
Last recorded108,426 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 108,426 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing taped over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose blistering wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

no revers lights

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2024 108,426 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose blistering wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

no revers lights

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2023 103,428 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower trunnion bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no internal mirror fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2023 103,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower trunnion bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no internal mirror fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2022 97,766 miles

no interior mirror fitted

oil leak engine bay

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 92,540 miles

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

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

interior mirror missing

Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,816 miles

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

brake wear indicator illuminated

Fail 12 Aug 2020 87,810 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear facing joint split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward facing joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

brake wear indicator illuminated

Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,610 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,110 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 76,110 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,930 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,544 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,029 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear rollbar inner bush sleeves split

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,782 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 37,712 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,400 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2010 33,312 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,586 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,118 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 SVG is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

DE55 SVG is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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