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DR05 COX

2005 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,508 mi
Last recorded88,508 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR05 COX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 88,508 miles

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

Front Undertray insecure

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 88,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2023 82,917 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 85,515 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,857 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,977 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,130 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear outer side light emitting brighter light than offside rear outer light

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 77,130 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear outer side light emitting brighter light than offside rear outer light

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,283 miles

Central both center exhaust clamps correded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 67,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Central both center exhaust clamps correded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,398 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,894 miles

Wipers smear very slightly, not effecting drivers view.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 52,278 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 45,897 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 40,029 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,822 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 17,945 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,372 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORROSION ON INNER EDGES, REQUIRE CHANGING NEXT PAD CHANGE.

N/S/F TYRE HAS RIP IN SIDEWALL THAT HAS BEEN SUPER GLUED TOGETHER?

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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DR05 COX is a 2005 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 DR05 COX, 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 DR05 COX registered?

DR05 COX is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is DR05 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR05 COX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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