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DE55 XFD

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XFD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 105,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 100,747 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,059 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,648 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 93,648 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,405 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 8 Mar 2018 89,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,956 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,417 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,929 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,780 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,913 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 54,913 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,980 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 1 Dec 2008 24,919 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 XFD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XFD, 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 XFD registered?

DE55 XFD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is DE55 XFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 XFD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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