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DG05 VMT

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,991 mi
Last recorded92,991 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VMT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 92,991 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 front upper arm inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 64,896 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower most front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,913 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 62,833 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 62,392 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,603 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower straight arm ball joint boot leaking. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 53,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer straight arm boot split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower straight arm ball joint boot leaking. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 48,246 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front outer boot split (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,181 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 41,061 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,092 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,573 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 20,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2009 17,238 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 14,190 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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DG05 VMT is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VMT, 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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DG05 VMT is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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