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DF05 DFK

2005 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,630 mi
Last recorded112,630 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 DFK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 112,630 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 112,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 107,753 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 107,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,430 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front an rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 105,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower were shock fits see mark (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front an rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 97,895 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,814 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 86,814 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,400 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 65,506 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,094 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,711 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 28,046 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,505 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 DFK is a 2005 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DFK, 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 DFK registered?

DF05 DFK is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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