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DN05 VRE

2005 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

222,895 mi
Last recorded222,895 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 VRE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 222,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 215,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 205,220 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 196,509 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 189,361 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 189,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 187,724 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 187,724 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 187,645 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 187,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 186,868 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner side-wall slightly perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2018 185,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts to sidewalls

Offside Front tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 185,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts to sidewalls

Offside Front tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 177,486 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 177,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 169,454 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 169,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 161,599 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 152,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 152,525 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 15 Feb 2013 132,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,968 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 97,002 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner braking surfaces.

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

Rear number plate water damaged.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,002 miles

Front brake discs worn on inner braking surfaces.

Rear number plate water damaged.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 80,367 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,582 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 64,582 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,346 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 54,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

nearside front straight bearing arm slight play in the ball joint

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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DN05 VRE is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DN05 VRE, 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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DN05 VRE is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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