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DE55 SVR

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

197,136 mi
Last recorded197,136 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 197,136 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 194,735 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 188,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 180,039 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 179,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 171,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 159,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 146,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 131,038 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 125,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 125,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 118,156 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 113,102 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 107,533 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 107,533 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,382 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 80,704 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,397 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 46,897 miles

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 SVR is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

DE55 SVR is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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