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DJ52 TOW

2005 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,073 mi
Last recorded152,073 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ52 TOW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 152,073 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside rear bump stops fallen to bits

Fail 21 Feb 2024 152,073 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside rear bump stops fallen to bits

Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,952 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 145,936 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 138,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Evidence of fresh weld around factory fitted catalytic converter front seam

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 132,234 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 132,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 129,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 126,589 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 123,565 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 119,672 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 112,951 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 112,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside outer rear position lamp not working

Fail 29 Apr 2013 107,816 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

The windscreen has a crack in zone 'B' but not in the drivers vision

Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,816 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The windscreen has a crack in zone 'B' but not in the drivers vision

Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,338 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,545 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 66,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 50,665 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,599 miles

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

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)

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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DJ52 TOW is a 2005 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,963cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DJ52 TOW, 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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DJ52 TOW is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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