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DG05 UMB

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,852 mi
Last recorded200,852 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 UMB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 200,852 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 191,457 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 179,926 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 173,790 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 173,790 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 165,044 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 155,960 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 155,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 144,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 144,572 miles

Nearside rear indicator lens cracked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 123,611 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 99,198 miles

front axle suspension bushes worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 73,238 miles

all four front upper suspension arm inner bushes getting perished

small chips and small crack offside windscreen

some play front drop links

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,163 miles

Front discs worn.

Front pads low.

Off side rear tyre outer wall cut.

Pass 7 May 2008 55,531 miles

all four front upper suspension arm inner bushes getting perished

child seats fitted to nearside front and offside rear only locks checked

some play front and rear drop links

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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DG05 UMB is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG05 UMB, 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 DG05 UMB registered?

DG05 UMB is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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