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DN54 OBD

2005 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,702 mi
Last recorded116,702 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 OBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,702 miles

Both front plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Engine has severe oil leaks

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower rear arms, bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 116,702 miles

Both front plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Engine has severe oil leaks

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower rear arms, bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 111,338 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / both arms / inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine / heavy ()

signs of coolant leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 111,338 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / both arms / inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine / heavy ()

signs of coolant leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 104,183 miles

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on edges (235/45 R17 97W)

nearside rear tyre perishing (235/45 R17 97W)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 104,182 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn on edges (235/45 R17 97W)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing (235/45 R17 97W)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,850 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 97,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

o/s/f front tyre low on inner edge.

Fail 11 Jun 2013 89,755 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

o/s/f front tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,155 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,630 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 72,970 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,061 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,497 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 46,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DN54 OBD is a 2005 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN54 OBD, 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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DN54 OBD is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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