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DF05 SXL

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

180,518 mi
Last recorded180,518 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 SXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 180,518 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 174,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 169,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 162,544 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 153,991 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes ( both ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 143,923 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 137,185 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 131,393 miles

Rear rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 31 Jul 2015 123,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 118,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake disc slightly lipped

offside front brake disc slightly lipped

Fail 29 Sep 2014 118,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake disc slightly lipped

offside front brake disc slightly lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2013 105,983 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres inner edges heavily worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,017 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting no cords showing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,996 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,391 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,945 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 SXL is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,963cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DF05 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

DF05 SXL is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is DF05 SXL safe to buy?

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