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DF05 TEY

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,296 mi
Last recorded104,296 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 TEY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 104,296 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 101,963 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 98,190 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 98,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn close to the limit and on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Reverse light not working.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 92,595 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 85,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 77,958 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,017 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 76,017 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,526 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 74,526 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,outer edge wearing close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm outer edge wearing close (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 72,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged deep cracks to the inner pipe in the flexible hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in tread ,misshapen part of tread worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged deep cracks to the inner pipe in the flexible hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm,outer edge wearing close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm outer edge wearing close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,498 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated several minor cracks in outer casing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear many minor cracks in a area of the tread,section is starting to become misshapen

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated several minor cracks in outer casing (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 66,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated several minor cracks in outer casing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear many minor cracks in a area of the tread,section is starting to become misshapen

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated several minor cracks in outer casing (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 64,371 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,486 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 31 Jul 2013 51,497 miles

Nearside front tyre,minor cut in the outer sidewall

Offside front ,drivers door handle cover is missing ,but still operates

Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,492 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,505 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,422 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,427 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,811 miles

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread

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 TEY is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 TEY, 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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DF05 TEY is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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