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DF05 CHO

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,321 mi
Last recorded197,321 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 CHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 197,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to recoil

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml lamp illuminated.

horn sounds rough.

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2021 197,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm. marked with chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to recoil

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. tyre worn bald on inner edge. cords not exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

eml lamp illuminated.

horn sounds rough.

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2020 186,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 183,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 180,070 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 176,696 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 176,696 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 172,339 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 165,650 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise waxoyle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 165,650 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Advise waxoyle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 154,593 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 133,010 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 133,005 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 113,664 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,664 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 89,409 miles

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

corrosion check carried out best to capeability on underside of vehicle due to covers fitted at time of test

cu t in n/s/f sidewall of tyre no visable cord and no buldging

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs worn low

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,456 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 62,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,777 miles

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)

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

timing belt due for replacement

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,052 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 31,817 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,817 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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DF05 CHO is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DF05 CHO, 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 DF05 CHO registered?

DF05 CHO is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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