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DS05 UZC

2005 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,261 mi
Last recorded153,261 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 UZC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 153,261 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 153,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 142,168 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 133,403 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

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

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

reverse lamps not working

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 25 Jan 2019 133,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

reverse lamps not working

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,718 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 127,793 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 124,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 118,218 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 118,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2014 108,198 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 95,711 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 95,488 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 86,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 75,775 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 75,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front discs badly corroded

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)

Rear discs lipped

Pass 18 May 2010 70,303 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 61,139 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,564 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 49,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DS05 UZC is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc petrol 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 DS05 UZC, 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 DS05 UZC registered?

DS05 UZC is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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