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DG55 WCW

2005 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,167 mi
Last recorded184,167 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 WCW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 184,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 176,394 miles

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

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

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

damp around fuel tank area

Pass 18 Jun 2016 162,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and Outer Edges Worn Close to Limits (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 162,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure C.V Joint Insecure, Bolts Loose (2.5.C.1b)

Brake Pad Warning Light on Indicating a fault

Gearbox Bell Housing Bolts Loose

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and Outer Edges Worn Close to Limits (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Inner Drive Shaft Shield Bolts Loose,

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 156,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jun 2015 156,668 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 149,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2013 141,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 131,587 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 123,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 99,541 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre cut in tread - no cords exposed

Fail 8 Sep 2009 77,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre cut in tread - no cords exsposed

Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,878 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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DG55 WCW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG55 WCW, 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 DG55 WCW registered?

DG55 WCW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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