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DE55 SVK

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,171 mi
Last recorded51,171 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SVK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,171 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 147,859 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 138,341 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 138,339 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 128,204 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 120,275 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 119,558 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp broke (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

aux belt tensioner worn

dip stick broke

coolant leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 118,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower arm ball joint gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 117,730 miles

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

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

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

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

engine knock

engine misfire

Pass 26 Sep 2015 117,721 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,009 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 109,025 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 102,199 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,421 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front inner brake pads look to be wearing thin

o/s front washer jet poor

under body covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2010 66,213 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2009 49,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,704 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 36,656 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 SVK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

DE55 SVK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is DE55 SVK safe to buy?

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