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DG05 VND

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,861 mi
Last recorded160,861 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 160,861 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 160,860 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 151,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 141,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight leak from n/s/f and o/s/f shock

Pass 11 Jun 2015 131,543 miles

slight leak from n/s/f shock

Pass 16 Jun 2014 121,748 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 121,748 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 113,498 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 106,506 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 98,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 91,981 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 81,006 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,732 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,072 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 VND is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VND, 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 VND registered?

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

Is DG05 VND safe to buy?

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